Study Abroad News & Alerts

University of Wollongong has issued an official statement denying all the news regarding bending of South Asia and students because of fraudulent applications. Some weeks ago, a new scheme that said that around five universities from Australia have banned Indian students from some particular states because of the number of fake applications that these universities receive. To increase the efficiency and make the selection process a lot faster for other students, these five universities will not be accepting applications from Indian states of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, UP and Gujarat. Now the University of Wollongong has issued an official statement in which it has denied any such bans. In fact, the university officials have said that instead of imposing any kind of bans, the university has made the process a lot easier.

The official registration process for the JEE advanced exam 2023 has begun for persons of Indian origin, Overseas Citizen of India and foreign nationals. All the interested candidates can register themselves for the exam through the official website of JEE advance. The OCI and POI candidates will be able to sit for the JEE advanced exam without clearing the JEE mains exam. These candidates will be able to apply under two categories which are general and general person with disability.

According to an official from the immigration department of the USA, the USA will be aiming to give around 1 million work visas to Indian students in the coming summers. The Biden administration has decided to process all the student applications for work visas , especially from Indian students. This is the very reason why the US Consulate has opened a new office in Hyderabad. This is a new office and will be replacing the old office which was located in Paigah Palace earlier. The new visa office has the capacity to process 3500 visas on a daily basis as compared to the old office which could process only 1100 visas. On a daily basis. The office will increase the work efficiency and will make the processing of work visas for Indian students a lot faster and efficient.

Generally, all students consider completing all their semesters from a foreign university when they think of studying abroad. But do you know that you can also study selected semesters for your study abroad program and avail all the benefits of studying abroad? Here are some of the benefits of studying a semester program in a foreign country.

1. First and then the most important benefit is the low cost of studying in a foreign university. Studying a semester will not cause you as much money as telling a complete degree will cost.
2. In your single semester, you will be able to explore the work opportunities and the career possibilities that the country holds for you.
3. You can still connect with other people from your university and enhance your network. 
4. Try to build connections with important people outside of the university as well. These connections are essential in landing a good job.

The registration window for the CUET Pg exam 2023 started on April 20th. Students can register themselves till fifth May, 2023. UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has announced the dates for the examination. The examination will be conducted on 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 June 2023. To keep in touch with the latest updates, candidates must keep on checking the website of NTA. NTA is responsible for conducting the CUET UG and PG exam. The CUET exam was introduced last year as a common entrance exam for all universities to give admissions to students. Now instead of getting admission through that percentage and the cut-off method, students will have to appear for this entrance exam in order to get into their desired colleges.

The NEET UG 2023 exam city's lips are expected to be out today. NTA will be releasing the exam city slips for all the students who have registered for the exam. Generally the slips are out before the admit card. Students will appear for the NEET UG 2023 exam on 7th May, 2023. As of now there is no official confirmation from NEET. But since there is only two weeks of time for the exam, experts have said that the exam city slips can be out very soon. Students across the country will be giving the exam on seventh May in more than 499 centres. To download the exam city slip, a candidate will need their registration credentials

Nepal is a country which is very close to India. As an international student in Nepal, you will not have to face as many complications as you do as an Indian student while going to other countries. The cost of education in Nepal for an Indian student is also going to be very low. Generally Indian students tend to choose countries like Russia and central Asian countries for pursuing an MBBS degree. Many students are not aware of the prospects in Nepal. In 2022, around 2200 students were pursuing a medical degree in Nepal. Out of these students, around 1437 students appeared for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). 373 students were able to clear the exam. There are more than 15 medical colleges in Nepal where you can pursue your MBBS degree. Also the fees here are very low as compared to private colleges in India. Meritorious students are also given scholarships that cover the tuition fees.

For all the medical aspirants who are thinking of pursuing their medical journey in Germany, here is the list of the best medical schools in Germany for international students.

1. Technical University of Munich

This university is often called the best university in Germany. It uses excellent teaching methods and provides great support to international students.

2. Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

This university is owned by the federal state of Berlin. This university has around four campuses and more than a hundred clinics for all medical students.

3. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

This University was established back in 1400 and has been called as the oldest university of Germany. It has a great reputation in the country for good quality of education.

4. University of Heidelberg Baden-Württemberg

This university has more than 600 years of experience in medical research and education. It has a rich history and boosts a vast alumni network of people who have achieved great things in life.

The results for the Joint Entrance Exam Mains 2023 session two or most likely to be out today. The results will be out on the official website of JEE Mains. The results are declared by NTA. The session 1 results were out on April 19. it is likely that the answer key for session two will be out. The JEE Main session 2 exam was conducted on April 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15. To download the results, you will have to go on the official website and enter your credentials. A student must have his or her credentials in order to download the results. After putting in the information, you will be able to see your result on the screen.

The National Eligibility Entrance Test for undergraduate programmes will be held on sixth May, 2023. Candidates are anxious because NEET UG is one of the toughest exams in the country. The admit cards for all the students who have registered for the exams will be uploaded on the official website anytime soon. It is very important for the candidates to note that the admit cards will not be sent to them by posts. It is important for candidates to carry a hardcopy of the admit card to their examination centre. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official website of NEET UG. The exam city slips are likely to be out before the admit card.

In a survey done among 20,000 international students from hundred different countries, Canada has been rated as the most popular study abroad destination among international students. Australia was the second most popular study abroad destination for 23% of the students voting for the country. The USA was the third most popular study abroad destination with 21% of the students voting for the country. Around 72% of the students who voted for Canada said that they prefer the country because of the post study work opportunities that the country offers. 63% of the students said that they are interested in getting a PR in Canada. The biggest concern among international students was the rising cost of study abroad. Around 80% of the students said that they are either planning or already working part time to support themselves.

Considering the overwhelming response of Indian students to study abroad, the USA has decided to schedule visa interviews for Indian students by 30% as compared to the current number. Last year more than 1.25,00,00 students went to the USA from India. To make the process more smooth and time friendly, the USA has taken this decision. This will decrease the waiting time period for international students. The goal is to implement these strategies in the coming summer. This will help the students who were planning to go in the September intake. Generally students have to apply months before their  intake to get an appointment or their interview scheduled on time. But now if the new plans are implemented properly, then students will not have to wait for such long periods of time.

Studying abroad is more than just getting a high quality of education. It is an immersive experience that has to be personally and academically beneficial to a student. This is the reason why choosing the right kind of destination for yourself is very important. Here is a list of the most emerging study abroad destinations for international students.

1. South Korea

South Korea's capital city Seoul ranks among the top 10 cities in the world for international students in terms of safety and quality education. The culture of South Korea has become very popular which is why students are getting attracted towards the country and its rich heritage.

2. Argentina

Argentina is yet another potential study abroad destination and receives around 90,000 students every year. The cost of studying in Argentina is also very affordable.

3. Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a potential study abroad destination from Asia. After the decline of Ukraine, Kazakhstan can take its place in providing affordable, medical and engineering degrees to students.

4. Poland

Poland is a very beautiful country and has a very rich heritage and architecture. Not only will students have a good time but also due to its regional diversity, students will get to learn a lot.

Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that a  labour union representing 1,55,000 workers that work in processing visas for international students going to Canada will be going on strike. So all the international students who have applied for a study or work visa to Canada can expect delays. The union had issues with the government related to their wages. After not coming on a mutual agreement, the union decided to go on a strike on 19th April, 2023. People can expect the services to be delayed or not given at all for some period of time. Everyone who has applied for a visa will be informed about the latest steps on their registered phone numbers and email IDs. People can expect the unavailability of services such as appointments, contacting through emails, or phones, citizenship services and passport services. Although people will be successfully able to register themselves through online mode.

Recently, Australia banned five Indian states from applying to Australian universities. The ban created a controversy among Indian students. The states that have been banned include Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Here is what you need to know about the ban.

1. Not all Australian universities have banned Indian students from these particular states. Only the following universities will not accept applications from the students coming from these Indian states.

• Victoria University
• University of Wollongong (UOW)
• Torrens University
• Edith Cowan University (ECU)
• agents working for Southern Cross University.

1. The decision has been taken by these universities because of the amount of fraud applications that they receive from these Indian states. The universities end up rejecting around 94% of the total application.
2. To make the application process easier and take less time in sorting out applications, these universities have taken the decision.
3. The applications that have proper documents in high-quality and are backed by their agents will be considered by these universities.

According to a recent survey, the number of international student applications from tier 2 and tier 3 cities have increased by 162%. Most of the students are opting for the STEM program because of their high return on investment. Despite the looming recession , Indian students are putting high-stakes on international education. The number of students going to the UK is still the same despite its political instability. This is reflective of the fact that Indian students are not afraid of anything transient and ready to invest in Education, which will fetch them results in the long run.

The number of female applicants has grown by 93% whereas the number of male applicants has grown by 32% for management degrees. The US, the UK, Canada and Australia still remain the top study abroad preferences for international students.

After the pandemic, many new countries have come out as the potential next best study abroad destinations for international students. Out of these the UAE is also one. Let us look at the different benefits that students can avail from the UAE being the next top study abroad destination.

1. The UAE is the best study abroad destination for Asian students in specific. They do not have to go really far from their home as the journey doesn't take a lot of time.
2. The degrees from the universities of the UAE, are recognised throughout the world. Many universities from the UAE have international collaborations.
3. The return on investment is actually very high. Studying in the UAE is a lot more affordable than studying in the UK or the USA.
4. Also, UAE is a very welcoming country and is quite inclusive when it comes to different cultures. You get to study in a very liberal and heterogeneous environment.

The official answer key for JEE mains 2023 exam is out on its official website. Candidates can download the answer key to check their marks. Generally, the answer key is available on the official website before the mark sheet is released. Students can easily calculate the total marks and also get the idea of the annual cut off. The answer keys available for all the JEE mains exam, including BTech, BE, bachelors in architecture and bachelors in planning.

Candidates who find some problem with the answer key can submit their doubts. We will have to submit rupees Rs.200 for every question that they find doubtful to get their queries resolved.

If you are a student who likes to challenge himself for herself, then it is most likely that you apply for the top ranking universities of the world. Today we will talk about some universities that are really hard to get into even for the students who are exceptionally bright.

1. University of Oxford

University of Oxford is a familiar name to everyone. It is one of the oldest universities in the world and is highly selective. Even if you are academically bright and have extra curricular achievements as well, it doesn't guarantee that you will be selected for the university.

2. University of Cambridge

This university has a low acceptance rate of 20% for international students. Around 90 Nobel prize winners have been associated with the university so far. It is known for its high quality of research and teaching.
 

3. Stanford University

Stanford has a very low acceptance rate of 3.9% for international students. This makes it one of the most selective universities in the world. More than 60 Nobel prize winners have been associated with the university so far.
 

4. Harvard University

Harwood University has an acceptance rate of 14.6% for international students. You need an SAT score of at least 1500+ to get into the university. Also you must have at least 7.5 or higher bands in your IELTS exam.

Many universities around the world are now offering quite impactful degrees to students who want to make changes in the world for the better. Today we will talk about some of these degrees that are capable of saving the world and are offered by some of the European universities.

1. Nova School of Business & Economics

The school is among the top 50 business schools of Europe. Nine of the business programs offered by this business school are among the top 15 programmes of the world.

2. Vlerick Business School

This Belgium business school offers a masters degree in business that is ranked among the top hundred business programmes of the world.

3. IE Business School

This business school was ranked number one in the online business schools, QS world education ranking, 2022. It is located in Spain and offers its courses in English.

4. ESSEC Business School

The MBA offered by this business school is ranked 93rd globally. The special thing about this business school is the fact that it focuses on giving students practical exposure to the world of business.