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Study abroad is a dream of many students and now that it has become so accessible. We see thousands of students moving to various countries every year for higher education. But budgeting is a very important aspect of studying abroad and it should be done very carefully. Here are some budgeting students for aspiring international students that will help them in saving a lot of money.

1. First of all, you need to identify your establishment expenses. This includes Bing security amount to the place owners where you will choose to live. It will also include spending money on buying things important for cooking and other domestic chores. you will also have to take health insurance and a bicycle for more convenience in terms of transportation. mostly students only think about airfare and Visa application as their establishment expenses but there is so much more to it.
2. When you decide to work part time, always make sure that you divide your money into various segments. First of all separate out the amount of money that is extremely important and is meant for unavoidable expenses. This includes your rent, grocery bill and other related stuff.
3. The rest of the money can be divided further to different segments. One will be your savings and the other will be your money for leisure activities. This is a great way to keep a check on your spendings.
4. You can also take help from various budgeting apps. These applications can help you keeping a track on your spendings for months and years

The United Kingdom is one of the top study abroad destinations for Indian students. Great universities, and high quality of education are the reasons why the UK is a top study abroad destination. In 2022, more than one third of its total study abroad grants by the UK have been offered to Indian students. Indian students account for the highest number for getting sponsored higher education in the UK. The UK offered more than 498,000 study abroad grants to international students till June 2023. This is a 23% increase from the previous year. Grants given to Indian students from the UK have significantly increased since 2019.

More than 150 students have been awarded with the 2023 Charpak scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded to students in the field of arts, science, technology and management. These 150 students will move to France for higher education in the coming fall semester. The scholarship has been awarded to various students between the age group of 18 to 25. Some of the students will be pursuing a full program in France while the others will be completing a semester as a part of a university exchange programme in collaboration with an Indian university. The students will be able to complete their bachelors and masters degree from an international university.

Delhi University will start the first round of sport admissions for UG courses on 31st August, 2023. Candidates who registered for the same can check the results and seat allotment is on the official website of Delhi University. Spot around is a special kind of round where candidates or not given the opportunity to apply for the same. Only the students who have applied for the supernumerary quota are considered for this round and allotted the seats. Delhi University will try to fill all the leftover seats through this round, and if are there, any more seats are left in the university will conduct another sport round.

The US Consulate General Mumbai in its latest statement has said that all the interview backlogsfor the US visas in India have been cleared. Many people have been waiting for more than two years to get a visa appointment. But due to an excess number of applications, there has been a backlog. But now after a lot of hard work, the US consulate has been able to clear all the Visa backlogs. Now interested applicants can book their visa appointments without any weight time. The average weight time stood at two years since the pandemic. But now the problem has been resolved. Currently, the US consulate is processing over 900,000 immigrant visas. Hopefully the one million work will be crossed very soon.

Mumbai University has extended the deadline for admission into its post graduation courses. Students can now register for these courses till 31st August, 2023. students can take admission in various disciplines like science and technology, commerce and humanities. 

Various colleges are affiliated to Mumbai universities in the state of Maharashtra. Students can take admission in any of these colleges through online registration. For more information you can check the website of Mumbai University.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs recently found multiple fake scholarship portals registered on the official scholarship portal website of India. An official FIR  has been launched against these portals and CBI is handling the case. Over the past few years these fake organisations have been able to take Rs.144 crore from the government. The government has issued warnings for citizens to stay aware about such products. After an in-depth research, all the fake organisations have been removed from the scholarship portal of India.

A decade ago, studying abroad was a dream that only a few students could afford. But nowadays, you can see many students going abroad for higher education irrespective of their financial conditions. It seems like the global education scenario has changed a lot in the past few years. All of the credit goes to the digital revolution that has made the world a smaller place to live. Also the government and various educational institutions have taken significant steps to make higher education accessible to all respective of their paying capacity.

Every year you see multiple students being sent abroad by the government and provided full financial assistance. This is a very progressive step that must be promoted in every country. The Indian government has taken strategic steps and has launched multiple scholarships in the past few years for minorities and economically weaker sections. Business and giants like the reliance group, the Tata group, the Birla group and many other private companies have also launched various scholarships for students to help them with their higher education.

The University of Houston offers the Chevron Graduate Energy Fellowship to selected students every year. The fellowship is especially awarded to students who want to pursue research at the University of Houston. A total of eight students have been selected for the scholarship out of which four students from India have been selected for the scholarship.

The scholarship is totally funded by the University of Houston and selected students are awarded US$12,000 per year during their course. Also, it includes mentoring facilities and the ability to get involved with the faculty of the university.

UGC will now be responsible for giving recognition to foreign degrees in India. This will be very helpful for international students who study from different countries and decide to come back to India to do jobs. An equivalence certificate will be offered by UGC to students who pursue a valid degree outside India. This certificate will help companies and recruiters draw a parity and the recruitment process will become much easier.

Presently All India Universities are the apex body which is responsible for granting the equivalent certificate. UGC has been granted the power very recently and many students are expecting some changes in the process.

The University of Delhi has recently made some changes in the schedule of the PG seat allocation list.

Candidates will be able to apply for the mid entry registration from September 7. This supernumerary quota seat list will be announced on 31st August, 2023. Candidates will be able to accept the seeds till the fourth of September. The last date to make online payments will be fifth September, 2023. The third PG merit list will be announced on 11th September, 2023. for more information, students can visit the official website of Delhi University for the latest updates.

Medicine is one of the most sought-after professions in the world. Also it is a merit-based programme so students have to face a lot of competition to get a seat in a reputed university. Here are some things that international students must keep in mind before they decide to study a medical degree abroad.

1. First of all it is very important to ensure that your degree is recognised around the world. Medicine is one such profession that requires hands-on clinical training and you will not be allowed to practise medicine if your degree is not valid in other countries. The best way to do this is to make sure that your institution is listed in the directory of WHO.
2. You can also check if your institution has a summer internship or not. There is no point of theoretical knowledge if you do not gain practical exposure.
3. The tuition fee for a medical course is generally higher than the rest of the courses. You must decide the program and university keeping in mind your financial capabilities and budget.
4. Make sure that the country that you decide should be economically and politically stable. Recently students who were studying medicine in Ukraine had to face a lot of problems due to the sudden outbreak of war. This can be avoided if you study the geopolitical scenario of the country beforehand.

After releasing three cut-offs for undergraduate courses, Delhi University has finally announced the spot round for 2023 admissions. The list of the seats available for the spot around one will be announced on 29th August. Candidates will be able to apply for the seats to the CSAS portal of the Delhi University. The seat allocation result for the same will be declared on September 3, 2023.

More than 5100 seats are still left in Delhi University across various colleges. Delhi University is looking forward to filling the seats through the spot round.

The National Institute of Industrial Engineering will be named IIM, Mumbai. This will be the nation's 21st IIM. Dr Manoj Tiwari who will be the director of the new IIM Mumbai has announced the news. The new institution will soon start admissions for the 2024 to 2020 MBA batch. NITIE was already an award winning institution for engineers. Now after it has been converted into a management institution, it will still keep the student intake the same as it was before. The tuition fee for the institution is likely to be increased to provide students with better facilities in terms of academics and placements. This will be the first IIM for the state of Maharashtra.

Studying in the US is a dream of many students but a major roadblock for most of them is the tuition fees. Fortunately, many universities in the US offer scholarships to students to make education more accessible. Today we will talk about some of the lesy known scholarships offered by the government and the universities of the US to Indian students.

1. Pathway scholarship for international students
2. Kent State University global scholarship
3. Gates Scholarship for International Students 
4. Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship
5. University of Dayton international merit scholarship

A new studUSA fair has been organised in Mumbai for students to gain more awareness about the total process of studying in the USA. Many students from Mumbai and nearby areas have been going to the US for higher education since the last many years. The number has increased substantially in the past couple of years, especially after the pandemic. Now that the deadline for the October intake is almost going to be over, the fair has been organised to make students know about the lesser known facts related to studying abroad.

Students can meet representatives from various universities and talk about the programs that they're interested in. They can also know more about the scholarships offered by these universities and the life of an international student in the US.

Financial planning is the paramount step while planning to study in the US. The US is one of the best study abroad destinations in the world but at the same time it's also very expensive. On an average student can expect to spend US$35,000- US$40,000 annually on their education.

Out of the many visas available that can help students to study in the US, one of the latest visas is the US Golden Visa. Over 1.1 million students have immigrated to the US through this visa in the past few years. Some of the major benefits of this  include the access to travel anywhere in the country without any restrictions and enjoy the same benefits as a US citizen. After some point of time you can get a US citizenship if you maintain a clear record. You will also have access to better healthcare and education services that will also save a lot of your money. you will always be shielded from the political and economical instability in the country. Other than benefits related to education and healthcare, you will also enjoy a lot of financial benefits.

A lot of students will be going to international universities in August to start their new session. We can understand your nervousness and to make you feel relaxed, here are some tips that can help you to start your university life the right way.

1. It's obvious that you will miss the people back home. So make sure that you already have a plan regarding how to stay in contact with them. This will not only keep you well connected but also helps you in tackling your anxiety as you start a new life in a new country.
2. Make sure that you are well organised and responsible. As you start your new life, you have to take care of everything on your own. Small mistakes can actually make a big difference so leave no room for mistakes.
3. Make sure that you do not make comparisons as it is unhealthy. While studying abroad, you will see students from different financial backgrounds and different circumstances. The key to a happy life is not comparing yourself with other people.

A lot of students will be going to international universities in August to start their new session. We can understand your nervousness and to make you feel relaxed, here are some tips that can help you to start your university life the right way.

1. It's obvious that you will miss the people back home. So make sure that you already have a plan regarding how to stay in contact with them. This will not only keep you well connected but also helps you in tackling your anxiety as you start a new life in a new country.
2. Make sure that you are well organised and responsible. As you start your new life, you have to take care of everything on your own. Small mistakes can actually make a big difference so leave no room for mistakes.
3. Make sure that you do not make comparisons as it is unhealthy. While studying abroad, you will see students from different financial backgrounds and different circumstances. The key to a happy life is not comparing yourself with other people.
4. Connect with people going to the same university as yours. Make sure that you make friends and do not become a recluse. You have to make a family far away from your family.

According to latest data, more than 1,42,000 students were granted a student visa in 2022. This was 54% higher than the previous years. More than 72% of dependent visas were offered to Nigerian and Indian citizens. Indian students are now travelling to foreign countries extensively for higher education which is why the number of dependent visas is also increasing. The number of dependent visas issued to Indian citizens in 2022 has increased by 50%. More than 4000 short-term visas were also granted to Indian students for smaller programs. Due to higher immigration levels, everything has become extremely expensive in the UK. There is a shortage of supply as compared to demand. To solve this problem, the UK has decided to put a restriction on the dependent visas issued to immigrants.