Indian Students

15% decline in Indians seeking admission to UG courses in US: Report

Amid the tightening of immigration policies, the number of Indian students seeking admission to US colleges declined by 15 per cent in 2025-26 over the previous year, according to a report. A report, representing over 1,100 institutions, released by the Common App, shows that although application volume for undergraduate admission in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year rose overall, the number of international applicants through March 1 fell 10 per cent, the steepest decline on record. The report by a non-profit organisation recorded a 15 per cent decrease in applicants from India -- the top source for international students in the US. India is the largest source of international students in the US, with over 3.63 lakh enrolling for different courses in the 2024-25 academic year. According to the report, international students contributed USD 41.77 billion to the local economy in the Fall 2025-26. The same number is projected to be 38.37 billion in 2026-27. Earlier, a report by an

France expands India education outreach, targets 30,000 students by 2030

France is stepping up its education outreach in India with a four-city tour featuring more than 50 French institutions, as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in higher education, innovation and artificial intelligence, an official French government agency said. The outreach comes amid a sharp rise in Indian enrolment in French higher education, with the number of students growing to 9,100 in 2024-25, according to a statement by Campus France on Friday. Campus France is the official French government agency that promotes higher education abroad and guides international students through the university admission and visa application processes. Operating under the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Higher Education, it serves as the mandatory first step for anyone applying to study in France. The Choose France Tour will be held in Mumbai on October 11, Pune on October 13, New Delhi on October 15 and Bengaluru on October 17. October's four-city tour assumes significance

NEET protests to JP Movement: How student movements have changed India's history

A paper leak sparked the latest student protests in India—but history suggests this may be about much more than NEET. From the Nav Nirman Movement and JP Movement to the Mandal protests, India Against

US caps foreign students stay at 4 years: What it means for Indian students | Trump | US visa

The US has ended the decades-old Duration of Status (D/S) policy for international students, replacing it with a fixed student visa period of up to four years.

Melbourne seeks deeper India engagement despite Australia visa tightening

Institution plans to expand student recruitment, dual-degree programmes and research collaborations in India even as Australia tightens scrutiny of international student visas

A tough equation: Students rethink overseas study plans amid rupee slide

Weak rupee reshapes overseas education choices as Indian students seek affordable destinations

Visa curbs hit Indian student flows to UK: Heriot-Watt dy principal

Tighter UK visa rules hit Indian student enrolments, even as universities adapt with flexible learning models and greater focus on AI and employability skills

6 foreign varsities bring ₹1,000 crore scholarship muscle to India campuses

Six foreign universities will offer Rs 1,000 crore in scholarships as they prepare to launch India campuses from 2026, aiming to expand access to global education

India working to facilitate return of nationals from Iran, says MEA

MEA urged Indian nationals attempting to leave Iran through land routes to first contact the Indian embassy to ensure a smooth evacuation process

West Asia war forces course correction for Indian students as fears rise

Region known for affordability and simpler visa processes now in turmoil, leaving students to rethink overseas education

Stranded Indian students in Tehran relocate to safer places amid crisis

The instability has triggered panic among foreign nationals, including thousands of Indian students pursuing medical and professional courses in Iranian universities

AI in education key to India becoming a developed nation by 2047: Pradhan

Pradhan added that AI assimilation into education will help the country towards a production and manufacturing-based economy

22-year-old Indian student found dead days after going missing in US

A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student who went missing in the US less than a week ago has been found dead, the Indian mission here has said. Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a student at the University of California, Berkeley, hailing from Karnataka, had been missing since Monday. In an X post on Saturday (local time), the Indian Consulate in San Francisco confirmed the recovery of his body. "The Consulate deeply regrets to inform that local police have confirmed the recovery of the body of the missing Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah," it said. Extending condolences to his loved ones, the Consulate said it "stands ready to provide all necessary assistance to the family, including coordination with local authorities and arrangements for the repatriation of mortal remains to India at the earliest." "Our consular officers are in direct contact with the family and will support them with all required formalities and services," it added. Sreenivasaiah was enrolled in the Master of Scienc

Explained: Why fewer Indian students are going abroad for higher education

The number of Indian students choosing overseas education has fallen significantly over the past three years. Government data shows stricter visa rules, rising costs, and policy changes in key destina

Seattle reaches $29 mn settlement with family of Indian grad student

The city of Seattle has reached a USD 29 million settlement with the family of a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was struck by a speeding police officer as she crossed a street in 2023. Jaahnavi Kandula was hit by Officer Kevin Dave, who was driving as fast as 119 kph in a 40-kph zone as he responded to a drug overdose call. He had his emergency lights on and had been using his siren at intersections. "Jaahnavi Kandula's death was heartbreaking, and the city hopes this financial settlement brings some sense of closure to the Kandula family," City Attorney Erika Evans said in a statement Wednesday. "Jaahnavi Kandula's life mattered. It mattered to her family, her friends and to our community." Kandula had been working toward a master's degree in information systems at the Seattle campus of Northeastern University. Attorneys for Kandula's family did not immediately respond to emails or phone calls seeking comment. The parties filed a notice of settlement in King County ..

4 Indian students among several injured in stabbing attack in Russia

At least six people, including four Indians students, were injured on Saturday in a stabbing attack at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic, media reports and the Indian mission here said. According to preliminary reports, a teenager armed with a knife entered a dormitory of the State Medical University in Ufa in the Bashkortostan Republic. He attacked the students living there and stabbed several of them, the Interior Ministry said. "The attacker resisted arrest, during which two police officers were stabbed. Furthermore, the suspect also inflicted bodily harm on himself," Interior Ministry spokesperson Maj General Irina Volk was quoted as saying by RTVI.com webportal. Calling it an "unfortunate incident", the Indian Embassy here said, "Several persons including four Indian students have been injured." The Embassy said it is in touch with the authorities, and officials from the Consulate in Kazan are en route to Ufa to provide assistance to the injured students. In a

Datanomics: India's rising cost of brain drain in a knowledge-driven world

Spending by Indian students abroad has surged over the past decade, highlighting the rising economic cost of brain drain and strengthening the case for internationalising higher education in India

Indian doctoral student shot dead near University of Toronto campus

A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student has been shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, with authorities probing the case as a homicide, officials said. The shooting took place on Tuesday, and the Toronto police on Wednesday identified the victim as Shivank Avasthi, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported. Police were called to the area of Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road at about 3:30 pm on Tuesday for a report of an injured person lying on the ground, Duty. Inspector Jeff Allington told reporters near the scene on Tuesday night. When officers arrived, they found a person with a gunshot wound. That person was pronounced dead at the scene, the report added. The police are probing the case as a homicide. "Our immediate focus is on preserving evidence at the scene, determining what happened and notifying this individual's next of kin. Because of that, there is very little information that I am able to share with you tonight," Allington said. Tor

Dubai beckons: Indian students add West Asia to study abroad map

The majority of the students are opting for business and management, data science, analytics and AI, and STEM programmes due to Saudi's Vision 2030 investments

As bilateral ties deepen, more Indian students could head to Russia

Lower costs, better post-study options and easier entry to medical and engineering programmes may lead to a significant rise in Indian students choosing to study in Russia in the coming months