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The UK has a lot of prestigious and historic universities. Out of all these universities, there are some universities which are famous on a global level for offering fashion degrees. Here is a list of the top universities in the UK that offer fashion degrees to students.

1. Kingston University Penrhyn Road Campus
2. London College of Fashion
3. University of Central Lancashire
4. Buckinghamshire New University
5. Central Saint Martins
6. Nottingham Trent University
7. De Montfort University
8. Loughborough University
9. University of Wales Trinity Saint David
10. The University of Edinburgh

Europe is home to some of the most popular universities in the world. Many of these universities do not charge any tuition fees even from international students. Here is a list of the best tuition free universities in Europe for international students.

1. University of Bergen, Norway

Most of the universities in Norway offer free education to international students. But the cost of living in Norway is quite high so you must take that into consideration.

2. University of Iceland, Iceland

Education is free for the native citizens of Iceland. But outsiders have to pay tuition fees in order to study at the universities in Iceland. The University of Iceland doesn't charge any tuition fee. Students are also exempted from submitting IELTS scores and the TOEFL score. 

3. The University of Vienna, Austria

The University of Vienna is one of the top universities of Austria. Austria is a beautiful country that attracts thousands of tourists from the world. But it's just not another beautiful country. It is very famous for its quality of education and research.

4. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), Germany

As we know, studying in Germany is quite affordable. You do not have to spend a lot of money in order to study in Germany. It is very cost friendly when it comes to accommodation as well.

There are a lot of international schools in Asia that have been attracting students from even the western countries. The schools are producing leaders of tomorrow by preparing them from an early stage. Here is the list of two schools.

1. International French School (Singapore)

The French system of education is becoming more and more popular in the world. International French school in Singapore follows a French curriculum. The teaching here is a mixture of traditional practises and contemporary reforms.

2. Epsom College Malaysia

This school follows a British curriculum and teaches students from age 11 to 18. It is known for excellent academic results. It  focuses on the holistic development of students that develop their mind as well as their character.

3. Beijing City International School

The school educate students from toddler age up until 12th class. It also focuses on the overall development of the student. They are exposed to research from an early age so that they do not feel aloof to the concept of science and technology.

4. North London Collegiate School in Jeju

This is a day boarding coeducational school. Students from age 4 to 18 study here. It is a toddler friendly school. Classes here are smaller in student number so that students can interact with teachers on a personal level.

Australia is famous for hospitality and technical courses. But it also offers versatile medical programmes that students can study. Here's a list of the best universities in Australia that offer medical programmes to students.

1. University of Sydney.
2. University of Melbourne.
3. Monash University.
4. University of Queensland.
5. University of New South Wales Sydney.
6. University of Western Australia.
7. University of Adelaide.
8. La Trobe University

Australia offers a lot of scholarships for medical students. This is to make the expensive degree of medicine affordable for international students. Here's a list of scholarship that you are eligible for as a medical student in Australia-

1. Destination Australia
2. Australian Government Research Training Program by Flinders University
3. Churchill Fellowships For Students In Australia. 
4. Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship
5. Similar Scholarships
6. Alba Sorati Scholarship for Women
7. NTR Videshi Vidyadharana Overseas Scholarship
8. Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarship (CF-MGS)

In the year 2022, there has been a 68% rise in Indian students going to study abroad as compared to the previous year 2021. In 2022, alone, around 750,000 students have gone to study abroad in various countries. This is a massive growth and a commendable number. This shows the inclination of Indian students towards international education and studying abroad.

To prevent this outflow of money, the University Grants Commission has already established a plan. They will be creating campuses of international universities in India itself under the NEP. This way students will not have to travel outside the country for high class education. It will also save a lot of money and prevent the outflow of money from the country.

There are a lot of famous scholarships that most of the international students apply for. All of these scholarships  are generally fully funded which means that they sponsor the education of the international student completely. But there are other lesser-known scholarships as well, which are extremely generous and support international students a lot. Here are the most underrated scholarship start students must explore-

1. Turkiye Burslari Scholarships

If you are someone who is interested in studying in Turkey, then this is the solution for you. Turkey is a great country for higher education and has an enrolment rate of 94.2%. Under this scholarship the selected students will get a monthly allowance of TL 1700 in an undergraduate course and TL 2400 in a postgraduate course. As a PhD student, you will get an allowance of TL 3000 per month.

2. Muhamed Bin Zayed University Scholarships

This scholarship is offered by Muhamed bin Zayed University in UAE. This university is ranked 1/27 in the whole world. It offers scholarships in three programs specifically that are Computer vision, Machine learning and Natural language processing.

3. Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

This scholarship is given by the government of Japan to international students. Students from masters, bachelors and PhD programmes are all eligible for this scholarship. As a research student, you will get ¥144,000, and as an undergraduate student you will get ¥117,000.

4. Holland Scholarship 

This scholarship is given by the government of Netherlands to students from non-european nations. This means that all the international students outside of Europe are eligible for the scholarship. Under the scholarship you will get an allowance of €5000, €10,000 and €15000 to cover your tuition fees.

A lot of students these days are interested in pursuing a management degree, irrespective of their previous academic profile. It seems like management has become a compulsory degree for everyone. Here is a list of the best management universities in Japan that international students can explore about-

1. The University of Tokyo
2. Waseda University
3. Shinjuku City
4. International University of Japan
5. Tokyo Institute of Technology
6. Nagoya University
7. University of Tsukuba
8. Hitotsubashi ICS
9. Aoyama Gakuin University
10. Hiroshima University

Many students are not aware, but Japan does offer a lot of scholarships to international students. It is a highly developed country and offers one of the best educational facilities in the world. Here are the scholarships offered by the Japanese universities to international students.

1. Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students.
2. Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement)
3. Japanese Government ?MEXT? Scholarship.
4. Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
5. NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship
6. 2. Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) Scholarships 
7. Waseda University Japanese Government Scholarship

Slowly, we're transforming into a world where skills are more important than university credentials. Many employers actually look at your capabilities rather than your resume. Here is a list of high paying jobs that you can get without having degrees from famous universities and spending lakhs of money on your education.

1. Real estate agent

This is a very lucrative industry if you start working hard. You can earn more than $100,000 if you establish the correct networks and start dealing in high-value properties.

2. Personal trainer

Fitness is becoming a very important thing for people. Fitness enthusiasts are due to spend hundreds of dollars on fitness. Personal trainers are able to earn a lot of money by giving training to people. In the United States of America, personal trainers can earn  around US$50,000 every year. But you must have good knowledge related to nutrition and exercises.

3. Construction worker

A lot of people won't believe it but this is actually a very popular profession in many parts of the world. For example, in Australia, being a construction worker can make your own AU$50-AU$60 an hour easily, some construction workers even earn around AU$98,000 every year.

4. Web developer

Web developers are the people who create and maintain websites for individuals and companies. Web developers are in huge demand right now because of the popularity of online businesses and websites. Becoming a web developer doesn't require studying in the university. You can just learn the skill by joining an online program that costs negligible tuition fees.

It is very important for women to study in the right kind of universities that promote gender equality and give equal opportunities to everyone. The participation of women in STEM courses has not been satisfactory. But it is safe to say that the number of women opting for STEM courses has increased over the years. Here are the best universities for all the female students who are interested in pursuing STEM courses.

1. NC State University

It is a very famous public university in the USA. It has a female enrolment rate of 38.9% in stem courses. The number is great as compared to the national average. It offers various courses in the STEM field.

2. Spelman College

This college is specifically meant for African American women and their welfare. It offers scholarships to women who want to take part in STEM programmes.

3. Mount Holyoke College

This is one of the first colleges in the USA that started offering STEM related courses. 33% of its total students take part in STEM programmes. The whole culture of the college promotes participation in science and technology.

Studying medicine in the US is a dream of many students. But the USA is a very expensive country to study and stay in. On top of that, a medical degree is also quite expensive. But there are a lot of top universities in the US that offer scholarships to students who want to pursue a degree in medicine.

1. Harvard Medical School Scholarship.
2. Vagelos Scholarship.
3. Stanford Institutional Aid.
4. Financial Aid for Non-US Medical Students.
5. ASAHP Scholarship of Excellence

All of the scholarships have different eligibility criteria. These are generally merit or need Best scholarships. You must first check the eligibility criteria and make sure that you try to apply for them on time.

Many students travel to Canada to study and get  degrees from top ranking universities. Canadian universities are a lot more affordable than the universities of the USA. still many Canadian universities offer fully funded scholarships to students Here's the list of scholarships that you are eligible for as an international student in Canada..

1. Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships : $70,000. ...
2. Trudeau Scholarships : $60,000. ...
3. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: $50,000. ...
4. SFU Canada Graduate and Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships : $120,000. ...
5. Loran Scholars Foundation : $100.000. ...
6. UdeM Exemption Scholarship $63,000.

Most of the students who migrate to Canada, have an intention of permanently settling there. You cannot go to the country and get PR  directly. It involves a whole process and takes some years before you are able to get a PR. Many students think that just completing their studies in Canada will help them in getting permanent residentship in Canada. But it is a combination of both study and post-study work. You have to prove your worth to the Canadian government and show that you are an asset for the country. It is a 60% study and 40% work combination.

In order to apply for PR, you must first have a work visa. Many students try the Provincial Nominee Program which has actually made 34% transition from work visas to permanent resident ship. But the only disadvantage with this program is that professions that are in demand or given more priority over the others. This means that the demand might change over the period of time and priority will be given to different professions. So nothing is fixed. Students who are seeking work visas get exploited by a lot of employers. The students accept low wages thinking that they might get a work visa with the help of a low paying job opportunity. In any situation, you must not get exploited by the employers and try to find out a way which is more legal and effective for yourself.

New Zealand offers a lot of scholarships to international students. Students have been opting New Zealand over Australia because of peaceful surroundings and low population that allows them to have more attention from the faculty. Also there are more job opportunities due to less people available. Here is  a list of scholarships that the government of New Zealand offers to international students.

1. New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)
2. New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships
3. New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)
4. NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship
5. SEG Scholarship
6. Palmerston North City Mayor's Goodwill Ambassador Scholarship

Many of these scholarships cover one hundred percent of your tuition fees, which means that you will not have to pay any money for your study in New Zealand. There are scholarships specially meant to cover your accommodation. You may check the eligibility criterias for them and make sure that you apply on time.

Many Indian students have been choosing to study in the UK. There has been a mass migration from India to the UK in the past few years. The UK is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world. This is one of the reasons why students are attracted to the UK. On top of it, it is famous for its culture and history. Here are the top benefits of standing in the UK as an Indian student.

1. All of the universities in the UK are very credible, which means that they are highly random and have affiliations from various institutions. The degrees from these universities are accepted throughout the world.
2. With a degree from the UK, your chances of getting a high paying job increases massively. As these universities are top rank, your employer will be extremely impressed with your educational background if you study from the UK . 
3. Contrary to popular opinion, the UK has a lot of foldable University options. In fact, many universities in the UK also gave fully funded scholarships to international students.
4. Universities in the UK are very much concerned about their students. As a result, all of these universities have student friendly policies and are ready to help their students wherever they feel any difficulty.
5. The UK is a very lively place to live and study in. You will get to experience a lot of Carnivals and fun festivals, while studying in the UK. It is also very culturally and historically rich.

Studying in Germany is already very affordable. Students from around the world have access to free education in Germany. The education in private universities is also very cost friendly for international students in Germany. But to cover other expenses, the government of Germany along with German universities offer scholarships to international students, the scholarship are-

1. DAAD

The full form of this scholarship is Deutscher Akademischer Austausch dienst. It is given to students who are pursuing a four year bachelors or a masters degree in Germany. It is entirely based on your merit.

2. ERASMUS 

Students from different nationalities can apply for the scholarship. It is given to students who are pursuing a Masters degree from a German university irrespective of their field of study.

3. Bayer foundation awards

Students with commendable achievement in the field of academics are eligible for the scholarship. There is no restriction on the nationality and students from all nationalities can apply for the scholarship. If selected, you will be given an annual allowance of €30,000.

4. Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship 

This scholarship is given to students pursuing a technical program from a German University. All students with a good academic profile, Kane apply for the scholarship as it is merit based. If selected, you will be given an annual allowance of €12,000.

The United Kingdom has been issuing record breaking student visas to non- European students over the past few months. This is the reason why they have achieved their annual visa target even before the expected time. It is assumed that the rise in the number of visas is because of a higher number of applicants. Students have been opting to study abroad in higher numbers after the pandemic. in 2022 September end, the UK issued around 70000 graduate visas to students.

This is actually a very good sign for the UK economy as more international students will add on to the GDP of the country. But many people are concerned about the validation of these graduate visas. It is important to offer visas to students who deserve it and not just for the sake of money. The UK government has been accused of selling student visas to international students in order to bring more money to the country. As a result, many people are demanding a further investigation to check if all these visas that have been granted are  well deserving or not.

There have been speculations in the UK media that the government is planning to reform the graduates route visa. The graduate route visa benefited a lot of international students by allowing them to stay in the UK for up to 2 years after completing their education in the country. It allowed students to find jobs for themselves and stay back in the country to earn more money. But any reform will have a major impact on students planning to study in the UK or those who are already studying there.

Many students will be affected by this decision. There is no confirmation as of yet regarding this news, but it is likely that the official news will be released very soon. This may impact the number of students coming to the UK to study abroad.

The newly launched chatbot called ChatGPT has taken over the internet like a wildfire. Everyone is talking about this chatbot which is powered by artificial intelligence and natural language processing. Some people claim that we have officially entered the age of artificial intelligence with this launch. But do you know that this chatbot is competent at helping international students in their immigration process as well? Yes, as hard it is to believe, it is actually true.

This AI platform is capable of carrying out smart analysis on the basis of small information that you are provided with. It can help you in selecting the best college and university for yourself on the basis of your interest and marks. It can also explain to you the whole process of getting a visa and  even make it a lot easier by telling you some lesser-known facts. It is also capable of preparing you for a scholarship or an internship program. As an international student, you must try this AI platform as it can do wonders for you.