The United States of America offers various visas to international students for studying purposes. Today we will be talking about some of the most popular visas under which international students can study in the US.
F-1 Visa
F1 student Visa is one of the most popular student visas in the United States of America. Students are allowed to study in the US while working 20 hours per week. Off-campus jobs are prohibited under the F1 visa. Students coming to the US under this visa can further apply for a green card.
H-1 B Visa
This is not an immigrant visa. It is issued for a limited period of time under which an international student can pursue their education after which they will have to go back to their country. A student coming under this visa cannot apply for a green card.
EB-5 visa
This visa is also known as immigrant visa. This visa doesn't only allow the visa holder to migrate to the US and further apply for a green card but also makes the family members eligible to move to the US and apply for a green card. Although it is necessary to make an investment worth US$800,000 in the US economy to be eligible for this visa.
Students these days are very peculiar about their career and the decisions that they make regarding their higher education. Study abroad has become an extremely popular among students of all age groups. Earlier studying abroad was just limited to higher education in universities. But nowadays, parents and students are also exploring international schools due to which students are moving out of their houses at a very early age. Although studying abroad is a very rewarding experience, it is quite challenging at the same time. In such cases, ChatGPT can actually be extremely beneficial for students. It helps a lot during the brainstorming process where you have to select programmes, countries and universities for yourself. You can narrow down your research a lot with the help of ChatGPT. In this way, not only can you get reliable information but also you do not have to refer to various forces and spend a lot of time checking the authenticity of these researches. ChatGPT can do all the work for you and you just have to make the final decision for yourself.
Expenses relating to study abroad is a major barrier for a lot of students. Many students who are interested in studying abroad do not act on their dream because of limited resources. Here are some ways through which you can actually overcome this obstruction and make your dream of studying abroad come true.
Recently, the government of India introduced the New Education Policy which will be implemented throughout the country. NEP aims to make the education system of India at par with the international education system of the top countries. But the government of Karnataka has announced that they will be introducing a personal education policy that will be implemented in the state. The state will not be following the new education policy anytime soon. The education minister of Karnataka has recently said that the state government has decided not to implement NEP. Other ministers of the state government have also stated various reasons why the New Education Policy is not good for the state
Students can expect to receive the answer key for the CUET UG exam anytime soon. The answer key is most likely to be released by the end of this week. Following the answer key of the UG exam, the answer key of the PG exam will also be released very soon. The official answer key will be declared by NTA. Students who gave the exam have been patiently waiting for the answer key. After the release of the answer key, the results will also be declared. Following the declaration of results, Delhi University and other participating universities in the CET exam will begin with counselling process
Melbourne has recently released new guidelines for international students. These guidelines have been released keeping in mind the contribution that international students made towards the economy of the country. The new strategy aims at developing entrepreneurship and technological skills among international students. Earlier this year, a new competition called, open innovation competition was released. This competition focuses on creating an inclusive alumni of Melbourne city. All of the winners of this competition for international students. The solutions of these entrepreneurs focused on creating better employment opportunities for international students. This strategy aims at enhancing jobs for international students and providing them support.
Miami university has officially started accepting applications for its presidential fellowship programme. This is a fully funded scholarship opportunity for international students. The last date to apply for the scholarship is first December, 2023. Selected students will receive a full fee waiver. The scholarship will also cover accommodation and meals. Miami university is currently ranked at 49th position all over the USA. It is one of the top education providers in the country. The scholarship is for first-year students enrolled in a bachelor's program. It is important for the student to maintain a GPA of 3.5 to be able to enjoy the benefits of the scholarship continuously throughout their program.
Around 174 students from India have won the prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarship. The students have won the scholarship for the academic year 2023 to 2024. Over 50% of these selected students are females. Over 2835 students from various countries have been given the scholarship this year. The Indian students who have won the scholarship will be leaving the country soon to pursue their higher education in Europe.
The Erasmus scholarship is a joint consortium of various universities. The scholarship is meant to support students from around the world who want to study in a foreign country, but lack the means and finances.
The government of India and various private organisations offer a lot of scholarships to Indian students to support their higher education. Let's look at some of the lesser-known scholarships offered by the Indian government and various Indian organisations to Indian students.
JM SETHIA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2023
This scholarship is offered by the JM Sethia Charitable Trust. The scholarship is offered to students from classes 9 to 12 and then those studying in bachelors and masters degree. Selected students get a stipend of Rs.1000 per month.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSLATION AWARD (SERB-TETRA) 2023
This scholarship is offered to students who are pursuing their PhD, MD, MS or any other research based degree. The scholarship is specially meant to catalyse technology in India.
MANAGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2023
This scholarship is offered by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad for PhD or postgraduate students. Only students pursuing PhD degree in Agricultural Extension/Agriculture Marketing/Home Science Extension/Agri-Business Management/Agricultural Economics/Animal Husbandry Extension/Fisheries Extension/Forestry/Food Technology/Agriculture Engineering/Mass Communication and Journalism/Information Technology/Food Processing with 80% marks and good academic background or eligible for the scholarship. Selected students can get up to Rs.35,000 as stipend per month.
Many schools in England were affected by the recent strike of the National Education Union. The strike started on Wednesday that is the fifth of July and will go on till the seventh of July. Most of the teachers in England are part of the National Education Union and are demanding specific things from the government which have been due for a long time. The strike is a portrayal of their agitation. It is expected that the concerned authorities will work with NEU in the autumn term which will lead to a long closure of schools. Teachers in England have demonstrated several protests over there. Non-compliance with government rules in the past few years.
The Indian Institute of management, Shillong has partnered with the government of Nagaland to provide quality education to students who do not have the basic access to education. By doing so, I am Shillong and aim to have a positive impact on the community of students in Nagaland. Northeast has been one of the most underdeveloped parts of the country. There is a rampant need of educational revolution which is why search for active initiatives for taking place. IIM Shillong will use its data and research to start from places where the situation is the worst. IIM Shillong aims to attract students from the most oppressed and underdeveloped past of Nagaland to pursue courses in the field of management.
The Indian Institute of management, Shillong has partnered with the government of Nagaland to provide quality education to students who do not have the basic access to education. By doing so, I am Shillong and aim to have a positive impact on the community of students in Nagaland. Northeast has been one of the most underdeveloped parts of the country. There is a rampant need of educational revolution which is why search for active initiatives for taking place. IIM Shillong will use its data and research to start from places where the situation is the worst. IIM Shillong aims to attract students from the most oppressed and underdeveloped past of Nagaland to pursue courses in the field of management.
From the session, Delhi University has announced the introduction of three courses in the field of bachelors in technology. The course will be offered in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Admissions will be given on the basis of the all India common rank list which is released by JEE every year.
Students can register for the programme till 25th July, 2023. After this date, the registration will be closed and students will no longer be able to register themselves. Candidates will have to pay one-time registration fees during the time of registration which is refundable.
The University Grants Commission has reversed its decision of making PHD the minimum qualification for the post of assistant professor in universities. Now students can clear the NET exam and apply for the post of assistant professors in universities. PhD qualification will continue to be optional for universities. The National Eligibility Test and state eligibility test will both be functional. Back in 2018, UGC gave this basic criteria to universities for the selection of assistant professors. Three years were given to candidates to pursue their PhD to be appointed as professors in universities. This decision became effective from 2021 and most of the universities. Now the decision has been taken back by UGC after much controversy.
As more international students are deciding to study abroad, the competition to get into the top universities of the most famous study abroad destinations is also increasing. As the number of applicants has increased, universities have adopted a very complex methodology to select students. So students have now started looking for alternative options for studying abroad. New Zealand which is known for its beautiful landscapes, snow capped mountains and stunning lakes have now become a famous study abroad destination among international students. New Zealand which has eight universities for higher education are all ranked among the top 3% universities of the world. The University of Auckland is the topmost university of New Zealand for international students. A bachelor's degree in New Zealand takes three years to complete a masters degree completed within 18 months.
Nowadays, people have started giving a lot of attention towards mental health. This has given rise to a new healthcare profession of psychologist and therapist. These people provide counselling services to the patients going through mental turmoil of present or past traumas. These professionals get years of education in the field of psychology and therapy to become qualified. Here are some of the best universities in the UK that offer great courses in the field of psychology.
University of Surrey
This is one of the top brand universities of the UK and its school of psychology provides programmes in the field of psychology at various degree levels.
Cardiff University
The school of psychology at Cardiff university is one of the largest psychology departments in the UK. It is ranked 17th in the UK.
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh’s School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is known around the world for its research and performance in the field of psychology.
Starting from August, international students will no longer have to submit a minimum 6 IELTS band in each category score to get a student visa to Canada under the SDS category. The SDS category, which is the student direct stream category, will allow students to be exempted from the minimum each category score criteria. Students can even submit language proficiency scores from other tests as well. The SDS program is the special program for international students who want to enrol in Post graduate programmes in Canada. Students from selected countries can come to Canada under this programme. These countries include-
The government of India offers a lot of scholarships to students pursuing medicines in India. The scholarships are offered to students to promote educational opportunities and finance their cost of living. Here are some of the best scholarships provided by the Indian government.
While choosing a good study abroad destination, Canada is always on the toppers list of most international students. But Canada in itself is a very diverse region and has a number of different areas where international students can study. Some of the most significant areas of Canada include Calgary, Toronto, Quebec, Montréal among many more. Today we will discuss the perks of choosing Calgary over all other areas in Canada and how it can benefit international students in so many ways.
The much awaited post study extended visa rights have been given to international students in Australia. Under this scheme, international students who have completed their education in Australia and are staying on a temporary visa can get an extension visa in the listed skill shortage areas. The Australian government has released a list of 3200 courses all of which are eligible for the 485 visa extension. All the temporary graduate visa holders whose visa has expired can apply for this visa to stay back in Australia and look for work opportunities.
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