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There are a lot of study abroad options around the world which offer the best facilities when it comes to education, but still have never been featured in the top study abroad destinations. But now these places are getting the recognition that they deserve. Here is a list of the best study abroad destinations for international students that will get more popular by 2025.

1. South Korea

South Korean culture has become extremely popular in all parts of the world. They are films, music and food has become a staple for many people. No, people are more interested in going to South Korea to pursue their higher education. The South Korean education system is a bit more stringent than the rest of the world, and it also requires you to know how to speak Korean.

2. Argentina

Argentina attracts around 90,000 international students every year. It has become more popular as a Latin American country in the past few years. In 2023, around 25 institutions from Argentina featured among the QS World University Rankings list. This means that Argentina has some of the best universities in the world and the good part is that they are also very affordable.

3. Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is becoming a popular study abroad destination in central Asia. Chances are high that it will replace Ukraine in the coming years. Out of the total 120 universities in Kazakhstan, 16 have been featured in the QS World University Rankings. Studying in Kazakhstan is also very affordable for international students.

Delhi University will most likely begin the admission process for undergraduate and postgraduate courses from 20th May, 2023. Delhi University will release to different portals for both UG and PG courses. Last year many students decided not to register for Delhi University because of the delayed admission process. This is the very reason why Delhi University has started the admission process very early this time. This is to prevent students from taking admissions in private universities. Students will be given admissions through the common seat allocation system. The officials from Delhi University have said that this time they are more prepared and the examination process will be a lot smoother. Last time a lot of students reported problems in inefficiencies in the CUET exam. This time the officials have taken utmost care and precision to plan the entrance exam.

There are many business schools in the world that teach students more than just your regular courses. These business schools proved to be life changing for students. Today we will talk about such business schools that are more than just your conventional business schools.

1. Hult International Business School

This business school was established around 20 years ago. It is for students who are go-getters by nature and believe in doing things that have never been done before. Here you will find many students who are just like you and will constantly motivate you to do better.

2. INSEAD Business School

This business school offers Masters degree and also foundation courses to international students. The faculty of the school is very diverse and comes from 41 countries. It is a very inclusive school and has a room for everyone irrespective of their differences.

3. SKEMA Business School

If you are looking for a school that will give you a life changing experience then this one is the right one for you. Its degrees are recognised in major countries like the USA, Brazil, China and France. They believe in learning by promoting research, even if it's a management degree.

There are many people around the world who are interested in the science of crime. For those of you who do not know, criminology is a proper study and you can become a professional criminologist that helps the police department in finding the criminals. Here are the best universities in the world that will offer you criminology degrees.

1. Technological University Dublin

This was the first technological University in Dublin, and has now started offering more than 200 courses in various fields. It also offers a Masters in criminology degree to students that is one of the most popular courses. The curriculum of this course is made in a way that gives you the adequate theoretical and practical knowledge that you require for this profession.

2. Canterbury Christ Church University

This university is located in the heart of England. It is known for its rich history and culture. The university offers a programme of applied terminology that has a very high satisfaction rate among students. Around 81% of the students who choose this program are satisfied.

3. Coventry University

This is a university which is very famous among students because of its facilities in performing arts, laboratories, design, research, and many more. Students can pursue a bachelors in criminology at this university to get the right idea of the discipline.

If you are someone who is constantly motivated by innovation and creation, then you cannot settle for any other university. It is important for you to look for a university that satisfies your hunger for innovation. Today we will talk about the most creative and out of the box universities that encourage students to do the same.

1. SOAS University of London

This university can be easily described as the collection of ideas of different students. It promotes creativity and innovation by screening the movies of students, celebrating music from different countries and having festivals and much more. The school of arts at the University is the best place for any student who wants to explore their creative capabilities.

2. Ulster University

This university is home to around 27,000 students that come from various countries around the world. It is known for its excellence in teaching. You can take admission in various schools of the university including Belfast School of Art, School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, School of Arts and Humanities, School of Communication and Media, School of Education and School of Law.

3. Cardiff University

A degree from Cardiff university is regarded as a big achievement. Around 84% of the graduates from Cardiff University end up getting a very high paid job. Such as the power of this university as it believes and not just your article knowledge but to liberate students to find their true potential while pursuing their education.

This year around 11,000 students will be giving the annual entrance test for the University of Oxford in India. Tata consultancy service has been given the duty to design entrance tests for the university. The university will be consulting students, stakeholders and schools to formulate an entrance test that is proper to the curriculum of Indian education.

Besides the regular, classic admission test, a new geography test will also be introduced for 2023. Tata consultancy services will be looking forward to changing the entrance test a bit through their research and data.

As international students, we always look for affordable study abroad options that do not cost us a lot of money. But have you ever thought that the most expensive degrees in the world are actually worth the money that they demand? Well today we will talk about such degrees that are worth every single cent that you will spend on them even though they're really expensive.

1. Law

Law is one of the most expensive degrees in the world. Universities like the University of Yales, the University of Oxford and New York University charge as much as US$80,000 per year. But on an average, you can earn somewhere around US$150,000 yearly.

2. Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is also a great degree and has a huge scope for people who are interested in the field of engineering. The best universities include the University of Oxford, Massachusetts Institute of technology and California Institute of technology.

3. Film Studies

Some of the best institutions include the New York school, London film school and USC school of cinematic  arts. You can become a part of the creative team of any organisation and earn a lot of money.

4. Aviation

Aviation is a very expensive degree to pursue but the rewards after completing the degree are also very high. Also, it is a very respected profession and makes you travel the world.

The number of students taking loans to study abroad has increased by 215% from 2013 to 2014. This means that there has been a massive increase in the students who are going abroad and are also seeking financial support from banks and other commercial institutions. A lot of students think that it is impossible to pay your loan through working part time. That is 20 hours a week on an average. Generally studying abroad costs you a lot of money and you end up spending a lot on your education as well as in your accommodation. In such a scenario, maintaining your miscellaneous expenses and also paying back your education loan seems impossible. Some countries have started allowing international students to work for more hours.

During off days they can work for the whole day that allows them to earn more money. As per a student survey, many students say that although paying back your education loan is possible, it does severely affect your work and study balance. You barely get to have personal time and are always burdened with study and work. The key is to make sure that you have a healthy work and study balance and try to remove your debt as much as possible. Your goal should not be to pay back all of your debt but even if you're able to pay half of it, then it is exemplary.

Studying at Massachusetts Institute of technology is a dream for many students. It is one of the most expensive institutes in the USA and charges a hefty fee from international students. But MIT also offers generous grants and scholarships for international students. In fact, around 56% of the students at MIT receive some sort of financial help from the institution. Around 33% of the students receive grants that are more or equal to the tuition fees. The institution of us both need based and merit based scholarships to international students. While offering need-based scholarships, the institution takes into consideration the following parameters.

• Number of people in the family
• Number of children currently attending college as an undergraduate
• Permanent residence
• Total parent income from all sources, whether taxed or untaxed
• Taxes paid
• Unreimbursed medical expenses
• Private school tuition for younger siblings
• Total assets

Students can directly go to the official website of MIT to apply for the scholarships.

For all the students who want to pursue design from universities in the USA, we have bought for you the list of top universities in the USA for design.

1. Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
2. Carnegie Mellon University
3. University of California, Los Angeles
4. ArtCenter College of Design
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
6. University of Southern California
7. Georgia Institute of Technology
8. Royal College of Art
9. Washington University in St. Louis
10. University of Florida

Computers in information technology carry the biggest potential for international students. This is one of the reasons why a majority of the students who study abroad choose a program related to STEM. It is not like all the other options and not fruitful but it's just that students with STEM degrees get better professional opportunities and salaries. Here is a list of the best tech driven universities in Asia that empower future engineers.

1. Management and Science University

It is a very famous university in Malaysia that offers well-rounded facilities to all its international students. It has a very holistic approach that focuses on both the psychological and academic development of a student. You can choose to pursue a bachelor's degree, a masters degree diploma and even a PhD.

2. Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong Baptist University welcomes international students with open arms to teach them courses related to technology. It has shared campus programs that give all the students the opportunity to interact with students of other universities and learn a lot. It has partnerships with the University of the Arts, London, and university of Zürich.

3. Singapore Management University

Currently, more than 12,000 students are pursuing their education at Singapore Management University. There are four undergraduate and six Postgraduate programmes for international students to choose from.

Nursing is a very in demand profession, and if you are someone who wants to start earning early, then you can choose to pursue a degree in nursing. Here are the cheapest nursing schools in Canada that international students can take admission in to get jobs quickly.

1. University of Ottawa
2. McGill University
3. Stenberg College
4. Lakehead University
5. Ryerson University
6. Langara College
7. Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology.
8. Durham College.
9. Thompson Rivers University.
10. Georgian College.
11. Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology.
12. Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology.

Out of all the schools, Lakehead University is the easiest to get into. It has an acceptance rate of around 56%. This means that around half the applicants who apply to get into this university are successfully able to get an admission.

Now that NEET UG exam 2023 is around the corner, many students are exploring various options for pursuing their MBBS degree as a backup plan. More than 10,00,00 aspirants appear for the NEET exam every year. Out of all these aspirants, only 10 to 15,000 students are able to get into government colleges. Rest of the students have to look for private options to go to different countries to pursue their degree in medicine. The conventional options for Indian students for pursuing a medical degree include Russia, Bangladesh and China as they're quite affordable. Earlier, most of the students used to go to Ukraine but now with the ongoing crisis, Ukraine seems to be out of options. Many students have now started to consider the Philippines as a good and affordable study abroad option for pursuing an MBBS degree. To be eligible to study a medical degree in the Philippines, it is important to have scored at least 50% marks in your class 12th exams with physics, chemistry and biology as your options.

Also, it is very important for the candidates who have cleared the NEET exam in the past three years for once. The minimum age requirement to clear the exam is 17 years. The best part is that students do not have to appear for the TOEFL or IELTS exam to get admission. An MBBS degree on an average takes around 5.5 to 6.5 years to get completed. This includes one year of compulsory Internship, without which a candidate will not be awarded their medical degree. Studying in the Philippines will cost you somewhere around Rs.3 lakh Rs.6 lakhs depending upon the university. Your monthly expenses can be somewhere around Rs.15,000 to Rs.20,000.

The United States of America has hiked the student visa fee from US$160 to US$185. This will be effective from 30th May, 2023. This will be applicable for students from all parts of the world. The fee has been increased by US$25. This was officially announced by the US government on their official website.

So, as per the current valuation, Indian students will have to pay somewhere around Rs.14,000 as their visa fee if they are interested in getting into an international University in the USA. The number of international students going to the US from India has increased by around two times since the last year.

There are numerous universities out there that offer great courses in the field of engineering. But only a few universities are able to give you an impactful experience that actually helps you with your journey ahead. Here are some of the best universities for engineering that will give you the most impactful educational experience. 

1. Oklahoma Christian University

The faculty of engineering at Oklahoma Christian University offers a variety of courses in the field of engineering. Students can complete some forces in a short period of one year as well. This is a very dynamic university that has a course for all kinds of students with different demands.

2. University of Rochester

This is a very highly rated private university in New York that pushes students to think beyond their regular curriculum. They are given the liberty to explore various possibilities during their education. It is a very developed University with best research facilities as well as students are taught the importance of ethics and creativity.

3. University of Idaho

The University of Idaho who is famous among students who want to pursue a Masters or a PhD degree in engineering. The Department of computer science has degrees in bachelors, Masters and even PHD.

For all the students who are interested in studying in France and want to pursue a career in engineering, we have bought for you a list of the top universities in France for students who want to pursue an engineering degree.

1. École des Mines de Paris
2. University of Paris-Saclay
3. Télécom Paris
4. National Institute of Applied Sciences of Toulouse
5. IMT Atlantique
6. HEC Paris
7. École des Mines de Douai
8. Ecole des Mines de Saint-Étienne
9. ENSTA Paris
10. Telecom SudParis

NEET UG exam will be conducted on seventh May, 2023. NTA has opened the correction window for the NEET UG 2023 exam. All those candidates who feel that there is a need for certain corrections in their examination form can make corrections. Candidates will be able to make corrections only till 10th April,2023. To make corrections, candidates will have to pay some extra application fees. Interested candidates can go on the official website of NEET and enter their ID and password. Further, they can edit their application form and complete the process by paying whatever fee is required.

After 10th April, 2023 no one will be able to make any corrections in the application form. Whatever right or wrong information that you have filled in your application form will be your final details for NEET exam.

The admit card for the JEE mains exam 2023 is out on its official website. All the candidates who registered for the examination can download their admit cards. Candidates are required to have a hard copy of their admit card if they want to enter the examination hall. All the details regarding the shift and examination centre or available on the admit card of the candidate. This admit card is specifically for the students who will be giving their exam for April 11. The JEE mains exam 2023 has started already. The first exam was on 6th April, 2023. The examination will be concluded on 12th April, 2023.

Candidates can download the examination card from the official website. In case of any problem, they can contact the authorities and reported as early as possible to resolve the issue.

Many international students want to study in Norway for the quality of life that the country offers. Even though Norway is not blessed with the best natural resources, it is still one of the top ranking countries in the happiness index. This means that people in Norway are satisfied with their quality of life. For all the International students who want to have an experience in Norway, here are some of the shortest English courses offered in the country.

1. UiT The Arctic University of Norway

This university is also called the northernmost university in the world. The university offers a variety of short courses for international students, most of which are taught in English. Some of the famous short courses are Northern Studies,Arctic Nature Guide and many more.

2. University of South-Eastern Norway

This is the fourth largest university in Norway and has eight different campuses. Some of the famous short courses by the university include Blue and Norwegian Folk Music/Norwegian Folk Art for International Students.

3. Nord University

This university was founded in 2016 and is one of the youngest universities in Norway. It offers a lot of courses in English to international students including Norwegian Language and Society and an online course.

4. Volda University College

This university is a famous public university for life sciences and is known to have active participation and collaborations with other international universities. It offers some of the most unique courses to international students including Norwegian Language and Civilisation for International Students (NIS) which is a one year language course to master the language. 

A bachelor's degree is quite expensive in Australia and can cost you somewhere around US$13,370 and US$30,084. Spending that much amount on education is not possible for everyone especially if you don't get the right university. Here are some of the shortest and worthwhile vocational courses in Australia that international students can pursue. 

1. Nursing

Diploma in Nursing, TAFE International Western Australia (A$31,365/ US$20,954.17)

2. Business

Diploma of Business, TAFE Queensland (A$11,150/ US$7,449.0

3. Information Technology

Diploma of Information Technology – Advanced Networking and System Administration, TAFE Queensland (A$16,960/ US$11,330.55)

4. Diploma of Hospitality Management

It will cost somewhere around AUD 30,500.