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International students do not have to pay all or even partial tuition fees in order to be eligible to apply for a study permit for Canada. According to a recent decision by the federal court, international students can just prove their eligibility to pay the tuition fees and other expenses Whenever required to be eligible to apply for the study permit. This was an important barrier and stopped many students from going to Canada for higher education. Now that it has been eradicated, the process has become even smoother. Canada has been breaking records every year by welcoming more and more international students than the past year. Indian students are on the top of the list when it comes to international students going to Canada. One of the main reasons why many students choose Canada over other countries is the smooth immigration process. The work opportunities are also very good in Canada.

According to the latest news, the government of the UK is planning to increase the number of hours. International students will be allowed to work part-time. Some sources are even suggesting that any kind of limits will be removed entirely and students can work as long as they want. With a tier 4 student visa, a student could work for 20 hours a week with their classes. During the holiday season, they were allowed to work for full days. But with the latest implementation, students will be allowed to work more than 30 hours if the government decides to increase the hours.

The plan is being discussed by the government of the UK and will soon take a substantial turn. The UK is aiming to create an environment which is economically profitable for the country as well as for the migrants. Currently, the country is facing a problem of labour shortage. The unemployment rate is also growing. To solve these problems, the country wants to encourage domestic and international students to work part-time as much as they can.

Studying abroad has a lot of advantages. Still you will find that many students return home after completing their education. This is because the students are not able to find jobs after completing their education. Lack of job placements and personal networks might lead to the situation. According to data, only 22% of the Indian students who went abroad between 2015 and 2019, were able to find decent jobs for themselves after returning home.

 This means that these international students not only have a hard time finding jobs abroad but also after returning home. There is a lack of recognition and awareness among employers in the country regarding degrees in foreign universities. Employers generally prefer domestic degrees over international degrees because of more familiarity. Studying abroad is obviously a very liberating experience. But just like other experiences, it also has some limitations.

There are a lot of suggestions that students get before going to study abroad. But there are certain things that a parent must also know before sending their child to study abroad. Here are the things that all parents must be aware of if  they're thinking about sending their child to study abroad.

1. Studying abroad brings a lot of opportunities and new perspectives. You might see a difference in the behaviour of your child. That should not worry you because your child is likely to change the new experiences.
2. You must send your child to study abroad only if you are able to give them the required independence. Do not send them a lot if you're skeptical regarding that.
3. Personal growth is a very important factor in studying abroad. It helps them learn a lot of soft skills. Remember that your child will learn very important skills which might not mean anything for a lot of people.
4. There are a lot of career opportunities after completing your study abroad. The foreign degree is often valued more across all the countries and bigger organisations.

Here is a list of the universities in Saudi Arabia that offer high-quality education to international students.

1. King AbdulAziz University
2. King Khalid University
3. Alfaisal University
4. King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS)
5. Qassim University
6. Taibah University
7. Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
8. Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
9. Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
10. University of Tabuk

International students always look forward to scholarships in foreign countries to support their education. Studying in Norway can be an expensive experience for international students. Although the tuition fees here are not really high, the cost of accommodation is extremely expensive. To support international students, many universities in Norway Offer scholarships. Here is a list of scholarships for international students in Norway.

1. BI Presidential Scholarship

BI Norwegian Business school is the largest and the most famous business school in Norway. A fully funded scholarship called the be a presidential scholarship is offered to international Masters students.

2. NORAM Scholarship

This scholarship stands for the Norway America Association Scholarship, which is offered to all the international students for pursuing their higher education. It is specifically meant for American students who want to pursue their masters in Norway.

3. Norwegian-Russian Scholarship

This scholarship is specially meant for Russian students who want to study in Norway. It allows Russian students to study in Norway for a couple of semesters. 30 scholarships are allotted every year to Russian students. 15 scholarships are given to students who want to pursue Norwegian language and literature. The remaining scholarships are given to other areas.

4. High north fellowship programme

This program is meant for students coming from Russia, South Korea, the USA, Japan, and Canada who want to study in Norway. It covers the living expenses of students and they do not have to pay any tuition fees as well.

Are you someone who wants to study in Australia but struggling with funds? Don't worry because we have got a solution to your problem. Here is a list of scholarships offered by Australian universities to international students.

1. Carnegie Mellon University Scholarships

This scholarship is offered by Carnegie Mellon University which is established in Adelaide. It offers three types of scholarships that cover tuition fees to students pursuing their PhD.

2. Deakin Postgraduate Scholarship 

This scholarship is offered by Deakin University. It is funded by the Australian government with the support of the university. It is a special research training program scholarship.

3. University of Sydney international scholarship

The University of Sydney is one of the top universities of the world currently. It offers a variety of programmes to international students. The international scholarship offered by the University of Sydney covers tuition fees and offers stifles under the Australian Government Research Training Program.

4. Australia awards scholarship

This scholarship is offered by the University of Sydney, which is a very famous university. This scholarship covers the tuition fees as well as offers a monthly stifle to students who are selected.

Easter holidays are around the corner and if you are studying in foreign country, then chances are high that people around you will be celebrating Easter. This is a great time to earn some extra money for yourself. Here are some of the best part time jobs that can help you in earning some extra money.

1. Flower packing

Flowers will be used for decoration purposes. So the demand for workforce in the flower packing industry will increase. You may approach a nearby flower shop and ask if they need some extra help. You can earn around 9 euros per hour.

2. Hatchery operatives

Easter involves a lot of eggs. As a result, the demand for workforce in hatcheries will also increase. By working in a hatchery you can earn somewhere around €13-€14 per hour.

3. Seasonal work

During the holiday season, there is a lot of hustle bustle in the markets and famous tourist places. So most of the shops and restaurants are in demand for more people. You can check out the seasonal work available as people are ready to pay extra during this time.

4. Customer service representative

Holidays are the best time to shop because of seasonal discounts. Many people decide to shop during the Easter holidays. Which is why retail stores need extra customer service representatives. You can become a CSR and earn somewhere around €11 per hour.

France is a famous European country that attracts thousands of tourists every year from around the world. Lately, it has become a very famous study abroad destination as well. There are a lot of scholarships that are offered by the French universities with the help of the Indian government for Indian students who want to study in France. Here is a list of them.

1. Raman Charpak fellowship 

This scholarship is meant for Indian students who want to pursue research in France or vice versa. The maximum age limit for the scholarship is 30 years.

2. The Charpak Scholarship

Students who want to pursue their higher education in France get a stipend up to €5000 under the scholarship.

3. La Femis

Students are given a monthly allowance of €910 and their medical expenses are also covered under the scholarship.

4. Eiffel scholarship programme of excellence

Students were offered a monthly stipend €1100 for their masters and €1700 for their PhD. Their cost of international travel and local transportation is also covered.

For the year 2022, around 36.9% of the candidates that appeared for the Foreign Medical Graduates Exam have been able to crack it. This is a record-breaking percentage and highest of all time. It has been said that the coronavirus pandemic gave the candidates more time to prepare. Also the government will be introducing the National Exit Test (NExT) from this year. Candidates are more familiar with the examination pattern of FMGE. This is the reason why they have worked really hard to make sure that they clear the examination.

FMGE is given by candidates who have pursued their medical degree in different countries and want to come back to India to pursue medicine. We have to first appear for the FMGE exam and only then they're allowed to become professional doctors or practitioners in the country.

This year India has crossed China to become the number one market of international students for countries like the US and the UK. Indian students have become more interested in pursuing their education from famous international universities.

Students from even Tier two and tier three cities are now going to study to foreign countries in huge numbers. Experts have suggested that a lot of it has to do with the technological revolution. Many tech platforms in India have helped make the study abroad process smoother. Also the government of India has introduced a lot of policies that have helped students in understanding more about study abroad.

There are a lot of offbeat locations in the world that people choose for their vacations. Similarly, there are many students who do not want to go on the conventional path of studying in only selected countries. For those adventurous students, we have bought for you a list of unconventional countries for studying which are actually very good

1. Netherlands

The Netherlands is a very famous European country and has a very deep Dutch culture. Education here is very affordable and you will get to meet a lot of new people who will add onto your experiences.

2. Finland

Finland is one of the most spectacular Scandinavian countries. It is located in the far north corner of Europe and goes through extreme temperature shifts. but Finland has a very developed educational infrastructure, especially in the field of temperature physics, brain research, biotechnology, genetic technology,Forest improvement, materials research, environmental sciences, and neural networks.

3. Lithuania

Lithuania is a small country in Europe, but has a rich culture. There are many courses for international students that are taught in English. Some of the most famous universities of the country are Vilnius University, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Kaunas University of Technology, and Vytautas Magnus University.

4. Latvia

Latvia is one of the members of the European Union. It offers world-class education to international students.

It has more than 59 private and public higher educational institutions.

To give opportunities to more and more students, the government of India takes an active initiative to offer funds to students for studying abroad. This releases the stress of arranging finances and increases opportunities. Here is the list of government scholarships offered by the government of India for studying abroad.

1. Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship
2. Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships
3. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
4. Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
5. Great Wall Program
6. Inlaks Scholarship
7. National Overseas Scholarship Scheme by the Indian Government

There are a lot of interesting scholarships that are offered by universities around the world. Some of the scholarships are based on merits and are named after scholars. The other scholarships are need-based named after the university that offers the scholarship. But today we will tell you about scholarships that have been named after celebrities and are offered to international students.

1. John Lennon scholarships

John Lennon was a member of the legendary group Beatles. In his memory, his wife started the BMI foundation under which the John Lennon scholarship is offered to students. All the students between the age of 17 to 24 can apply for this scholarship. All they have to do is submit an original song while singing it. The selected students can get an annual aid of US$20,000.

2. Clara Lionel Foundation Scholarship Programme

This scholarship programme was established by the famous singer and songwriter Rihanna. Under this scholarship, international students from Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana and Grenada can study in the US with the help of the aid. The scholarship is only eligible for college freshman students. Students are given between US$5000 to US$50,000.

3. Alec Baldwin Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by Alec Baldwin at New York University. It is given to students with exceptional Academy and artistic achievements.

4. LeBron James Foundation 

LeBron James, who is one of the most famous NBA players of all time offers the scholarship to the students who want to attend the University of Akron. Under the scholarship, 1000 students get to attend the university for free.

The government of the United Kingdom has appointed a new expert panel that will suggest substantial visa changes for international students. As overseas education has become a popular trend and a lot of students migrated to the UK this year, the UK is looking forward to making the process easier for students. The International Higher Education Commission has been created to focus on the issues related to higher education in the UK.

The ISEC will focus on recommending better policies for international education. It will also look after campaigns that will spread the message of the importance of study abroad. Recently,the UK has been facing shortages in the healthcare industry. The country will now be focusing on welcoming people with good skills in the healthcare industry. This will not only overcome shortage but will also give those people the opportunity to get high-paying jobs in the country.

In the year 2022, around 550,000 international students went to Canada to pursue higher education. At present there are more than 800,000 study permit holders in Canada. This is 190,000 more than the previous year. There has been an exponential growth in the number of international students going to Canada for higher education. Initially Canada was having a hard time trying to cope up with the overwhelming number of applications. But the process got back to normal in a span of two months. Around 41% of the students that went in 2022 are Indians. followed by India, China was the second largest contributor.

The other major countries include the Philippines, France, Nigeria and Korea. Canada has always been an attractive study abroad destination. But after the pandemic, students have been actively choosing Canada over other countries. There are many reasons to choose Canada over other famous study abroad destinations. This includes affordable study, scholarships, low cost of accommodation and good job opportunities.

Many programs in the US had been online or in hybrid mode for a very long period of time. But slowly things are changing. A lot of universities in the US have made it compulsory for all the international students to come back to the US. Most of the classes will now be organised in off-line mode. In 2021, the number of international students in the US declined by 15% compared to 2019. But in 2022, this decline is 4% as compared to 2019.

The United States of America has been making conscious efforts to bring back international student number two normal. The United States of America has also been offering a lot of scholarships to international students. Travel restrictions have also been made easier. The US has also worked on its visa processing to make the whole journey much easier for students.

Studying abroad is a dream of many students. Over the past few years it has become more accessible as an opportunity to students across the globe. Here is the list of the documents that you should keep ready. If you are interested in studying abroad in 2023.

1. Mark sheet of your class. 12th and class 10th exams are very important. Many universities will even demand your class 11th mark sheet. Make sure that you have all these documents prepared in advance. 
2. Make sure that your letter of recommendation is also with you. Letter of recommendation plays a very important role in your admission process.
3. Your bank statement is also very important. Most of the universities will check whether you have the required funds or not.
4. All your extra curricular achievements will also give you an added opportunity in getting selected in your dream, university or college. Make sure that you collect all these certificates and showcase them when you are in your admission process.
5. Your legal documents such as your passport and other identity cards must also be prepared in advance.

In 2022, around 770,000 students from India went to study abroad. This is the highest number in the last six years and has broken all that in the records. Most of the students choose to study in STEM programmes. It is believed that these programmes are more effective in getting a job as compared to other programs. But it has been found that not a lot of students are able to secure a job after completing their education abroad. As a result, they have to come back to their countries and I have to join low-paying jobs back home.

The percentage of return on international education is not very high at this point of time. The global economy is going through a recession period right now. Many people are losing their jobs, especially in multinational companies. This is one of the factors that is going to affect the international job scenario in the coming years.

If you are interested in pursuing your engineering degree from Canada, then here is a list of scholarships that you are eligible for as an international student.

1. University of Toronto Engineering Scholarships
2. The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship
3. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program
4. Killam Trust Scholarships
5. Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
6. Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program