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The Lovely Professional University of India has partnered with 200+ international universities, including the University of California, the State University of New York, McGill University, Illinois Institute of Technology, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Newcastle University, Brock University, and many more. The university has been focusing on global connectivity and sending its students to study for a semester or two to foreign universities. Students can study in these universities through the credit transfer programme of the Lovely Professional University. This helps them in saving up to 40% of their expenses that one has to pay while studying abroad.

PM Modi has recently made a big announcement regarding providing five years of work visa to Indian students who are pursuing their masters in France. Earlier Indian students used to only get it on their work visa to post their masters in France but now students can stay in France for five years after completing their masters. This is a part of the multifaceted India France strategic partnership. approximately 6000 Indian students were studying in France in 2021 to 2022. This initiative is likely to increase the number of students going to France from India for higher education.

CUET has officially released the answer key for PG exams. Candidates can check the answer key and match their  answers to calculate the score. To download the answer key candidates have to go on the official website of CUET and click on the answer key link. The CUET PG exam was successfully conducted in 295 cities around the country. More than 8,76,000 students appeared for the exam. Candidates can also submit their objection if they find that a particular answer is not right as per the answer key. For that candidates will have to submit Rs.200 per objection question. The results are expected to be declared by the end of July.

For all the students who are planning to study abroad between July to September and are looking for scholarships in India, today we will be discussing three important scholarships that students can apply for during the July to September period.

1. IDFC FIRST BANK MBA SCHOLARSHIP 2023-25

This is a need-based scholarship given to a student whose total family income is less than six lakhs per annum. This is given to meritorious students who want to pursue management. The candidate is given INR 2,00,000 for two years.

2. RAMAN KANT MUNJAL SCHOLARSHIP 2023

This scholarship is given to students who want to pursue finance related programmes. It is compulsory for the candidate to score at least 80% marks in the class 10th and 12th. Selected candidates are given a scholarship up to Rs.5 lakhs per year for three years.

3. KOTAK JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP 2023

This scholarship is especially for students in the Mumbai metropolitan area. The scholarship is given to students who have just completed their class 10th exam. selected students are awarded Rs.3000 per month.

Mr Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the UK has recently announced that the UK will be increasing Visa fees and health sub-charge rates. This has been done to cope up with the rising wages in the public sector of the country. This will lead to a significant rise in the amount of money that immigrants will have to pay for migrating to the UK. The rule will be applied to all the people around the world. The UK government was under the pressure to increase the wages of teachers for a very long period of time. The Prime Minister has said that to avoid public borrowings and debt, the UK has resorted to this measure.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security has made visa extension easier for friends and family, visiting someone in the UAE. Visa holders with the visa validity of 30, 60 and 90 days can apply for 30 days visa extension by paying a fee of Dh750. All they have to do is download the UAEICP app through which they can apply for visa extension. It is important for the applicant to be present in the country while making requests for visa extension. Also the person must have a valid passport that is functionable for the coming six months. you need the previous Visa approval documents and a passport size photo for the process. The best part is that this can be done while sitting at home and you do not have to go anywhere.

The Nepali government has increased the taxes on the amount of money that students will send to international sources, whether universities or places of accommodation to stop the brain drain in the country. Like other countries of the world, Nepal is also experiencing severe brain drain where every other student wants to go to an international university to study further. Keeping the current scenario in mind, the government of Nepal has decided to increase tax rates on foreign transfers. This means that the amount of tax charged on the money sent by parents to their children studying abroad will also be increased. 3% tax will be charged on every transfer. earlier the tax rate used to be between 1% to 2%.

Many countries have made significant changes in their visa policies recently. This has helped students in getting their visas accepted easier than before. The time taken for visa approval by the most famous countries like the US, the UK and Australia has also decreased significantly. Earlier visa acceptance used to be the biggest concern of students. But now that this problem has been resolved, international students are facing another problem related to studying abroad. Many students are not able to find good accommodation for themselves due to the rise in demand. The cost of accommodation has also increased significantly in some of the top locations of the world. Many students have to stick to an online mode of education because of a lack of suitable places to live.

It is very important to choose a degree that ensures financial stability. In this dynamic world, it has become very easy to be replaced by another person or artificial intelligence. So one must choose their career very carefully and make sure that they study something that is different from others which makes their value proposition greater. Here are some of the best degrees that ensure success after Education.

1. Business Administration and Management
2. Law
3. Air traffic control
4. Computer science
5. Finance
6. Dentistry
7. Supply chain management
8. Management information systems
9. Engineering
10. Cybersecurity

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has amended the DHS STEM by adding eight new degree programmes to the list. This list is used to determine the eligibility of a particular student for an F1 visa to the US. The F1 visa is given to only selected students whose degree programmes fall under the DHS list. Students who have this visa can apply for a 24 months extension after completing their studies in the US. The STEM OPT list is specially for students who will pursue degrees in the field of science, technology, engineering and management. These are the new programmes added in the list.

1. Landscape Architecture
2. Institutional Research
3. Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
4. Composite Materials Technology/Technician
5. Linguistics and Computer Science
6. Developmental and Adolescent Psychology
7. Geospatial Intelligence

There are a lot of students who dream of studying abroad but do not have the right information about the whole process. This is very important to know the steps involved in the process and the time that it is going to take so that you are mentally prepared for the same. Today we will talk about some basic information that students must know before applying for a study visa to the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia.

1. No matter which country you apply to, your Visa will be qualified on the basis of the duration that you are going to spend in that country. On the basis of your program, you will be given either a long-term visa or a short time visa.
2. There are different types of visas for each country even if you are planning to go to that country as a student. For example in the US, you can study for an F1 visa, J1 visa, and an M1 visa. The UK offers long-term Visa, short term visa and child study visa for children below 18 years of age.
3. Students can also go to countries like Canada and Australia under the skill shortage category. This category is for particular professions that have a shortage in the country and the country has made special provisions to attract people from similar backgrounds to fulfil the demand.

If you consider yourself a change maker and want to do something better for the society by solving the current problems of the world, then here is the list of the top universities in the world that focus towards solving problems and nurturing students to become change makers in the society.

1. Ulster University

At this university, students learn the basics of nutrition and how they can use this as a technique to help people remain healthy. Food and diet has become such a big part of everyone's life today. The Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE) of this university, is one of the largest nutrition centres in the UK. 

2. The University of Queensland

This university is one of the top brand universities of Australia. The school of agriculture and food sciences at this university focuses on solving the current problems related to farming and nutrition. Students from around the world come to the university and become a part of this innovative program

3. National University of Singapore

The Department of Food science and technology at the National University of Singapore is very famous. The department has a very unique curriculum for students that prepares them for all sorts of complexities in the field.

In the recent global recession, many students are unable to find jobs for themselves, even after graduating from some of the most prestigious universities of the world. This is because some sectors in particular are experiencing global recession more than other sectors. This is why international students need experience studying abroad consultancy that can guide them in choosing the right course in university for themselves. Choosing the right destination is not all that you have to do. Going to countries like the US and the UK won't ensure a bright career for you. It is a cumulative process of taking many essential decisions that will help you in landing the job of your dreams.

Nishka Bahety from Guwahati, India has secured 100% scholarship from the University of Melbourne, which is currently ranked at 14th spot in the world university rankings. The girl will be starting her journey from the 2023 academic year at the university. Getting a 100% scholarship from a university like the University of Melbourne is extremely prestigious. In an interview, Nishka said that hard work and perseverance are the two main factors in getting a 100% scholarship. Students must focus on the overall character and academic development. Universities are becoming more and more careful about the students which is why it is important to be an all-rounder.

University of Strathclyde has officially begun its application process for a business scholarship, offered to students pursuing their master's degree from the university. Under the scholarship , selected students get a net worth £9,000 or £10,000. Only international students pursuing their post graduate degree from the university are eligible to apply for the scholarship. A maximum of 35 offers are given under the scholarship. Interested students can directly apply at the official page of the university. The last date to apply for the scholarship is 31st July, 2023. The scholarship is awarded for various disciplines including finance, economics, entrepreneurship, human resource management, marketing, business, management, management science, data analytics

The US Embassy in India recently announced that they will be temporarily closed in the Visa application process in India from 12th July to 14th July. This has been announced through their official Twitter handle. As per the news, the closure is because of some platform related issue. The embassy is supposedly moving to a new platform, which is why the services will be stopped for a brief period of time. The services will resume from July 15, 2023. The US embassy has made significant changes to help Indian students move to the US. The time for application has been reduced by 50% and now students do not have to worry about applying for a visa 7 to 8 months before their college begins.

The rejection rate for Indian students from European countries stood at 18% last year. More than 1,21,000 students were rejected from various European countries in 2022. Turkey, Morocco and Russia are the top countries to be rejected from various European countries. On average, every student spends at least €80 on the Visa application process. The majority of these applications were directed towards Germany. In some parts of the world, the cost of the visa application process is as high as €1000. Overall India contributed around 87 crores to various European countries in just Visa application fees.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

1. First is by seeking scholarships and financial aid. A lot of students do not explore private sources of financial help. Most of the students rely on university scholarships. But there are a lot of ways through which students can seek help.
2. Instead of taking bank loans where you have to pay interest, a lot of students can take loans from private organisations that lend students interest-free loans for studying abroad.
3. If a particular study abroad destination is too expensive for you, then you can search for an alternative study abroad destination that provides similar courses.
4. You can always work part time to support yourself while working abroad. Many students are able to pay back their education loans by working part time.