Page 4 - Foreign Students
Medical students back from Ukraine stuck between a rock and a hard place
Protests and strikes by students seeking accommodation in Indian medical colleges have so far not yielded any assurance from the NMC, Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
 "Medical students back from Ukraine stuck between a rock and a hard place")
India's share of 23% highest among foreign students in Australia
Slew of measures taken by govt Down Under to get back international students
 "India's share of 23% highest among foreign students in Australia")
Biden administration unveils changes to attract foreign STEM students
The Biden administration on Friday announced policy changes to attract international students specialising in science, technology, engineering and math part of the broader effort
 "Biden administration unveils changes to attract foreign STEM students")
Canada, UK, and US get record international student numbers despite Covid
But Australia and New Zealand continue to experience a dramatic drop in new international students
 "Canada, UK, and US get record international student numbers despite Covid")
Over 55% drop in number of students going abroad for higher education: MoE
The Ministry of Education (MoE) informed Parliament that it has been taking several steps to provide better higher education opportunities to students
 "Over 55% drop in number of students going abroad for higher education: MoE")
China continues to be vague about permitting return of Indian students
Since last year China has stopped issuing visas for Indians
 "China continues to be vague about permitting return of Indian students")
Australia drugs regulator approves India-made AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid
China-made vaccine recognised as well as Australia starts to unwind some of the world's most intense pandemic border restrictions.
 "Australia drugs regulator approves India-made AstraZeneca vaccine for Covid")
Statsguru: 6 charts show how Indian universities fare in global rankings
A key issue has been the number of foreign students, which has a bearing on the ranking of universities globally
 "Statsguru: 6 charts show how Indian universities fare in global rankings")
Trump admin proposes a fixed time limit for visas to students, researchers
In all the three categories of foreign students, researchers and journalists, those from China have benefitted the most
 "Trump admin proposes a fixed time limit for visas to students, researchers")
UK govt announces new points-based visa route for international students
The UK govt tabled its new points-based Student Route for visas in Parliament, which it says simplifies the previous student visa application requirements for international students
 "UK govt announces new points-based visa route for international students")
How new visa rule affects Indian students studying in US
Business Standard spoke to two students pursuing degrees in the United States. Tune in to this podcast to listen their experience
 "How new visa rule affects Indian students studying in US")
Congress calls for decision to be reversed: US lawmaker on F-1 visa issue
The Trump administration has announced those F-1 and M-1 (non-academic and vocational students) visa holders planning to take online classes only will not be allowed to remain in the U.S
 "Congress calls for decision to be reversed: US lawmaker on F-1 visa issue")
What 1.1 million foreign students contribute to the US economic growth
Foreign students contributed $44.7 billion to the US economy during 2018, the IIE report says
 "What 1.1 million foreign students contribute to the US economic growth")
Harvard, MIT sue US admin over new rule for foreign students: Report
The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to bar the govt from enforcing federal guidelines that will force international students to leave the US
Top headlines: Govt okays capital infusion in 3 state-run general insurers
Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Govt okays capital infusion in 3 state-run general insurers")
Ongoing threats discussed, but India silent on it: US on Ladakh standoff
The discussions included ongoing threats to the rules-based international order, bilateral and multilateral diplomatic cooperation
 "Ongoing threats discussed, but India silent on it: US on Ladakh standoff")
Top Headlines: LG Polymers probe, US may ban Chinese apps, and more
The Trump administration has a new rule that may force some foreign students to leave the US.
 "Top Headlines: LG Polymers probe, US may ban Chinese apps, and more")
US academics, lawmakers protest 'horrific' new rule for foreign students
US Immigration department says foreign students pursuing degrees will have to leave country if their universities switch to online-only classes.
Tax collection at source on LRS to hit education abroad
The TCS is imposed on all LRS transactions above Rs 7 lakh including travel overseas
 "Tax collection at source on LRS to hit education abroad")
University Living registers 300% growth in global student accommodation biz
In the past four months alone, the company has exceeded the total business done in the previous year, beating the target number and internal milestones for FY 2019-20 ahead of its time
 "University Living registers 300% growth in global student accommodation biz")