Indian Students Abroad

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

Trump-era visa rules trigger 17% drop in fresh foreign student arrivals

International student arrivals in the United States dropped sharply this autumn after new visa restrictions under Trump, even as India held its position as the largest source of foreign students

US sees fall in Chinese students amid visa delays, security concerns

Chinese student numbers in the US have dropped again as tougher visa rules, stricter checks and growing security concerns push more students to look for study options

US colleges see drop in foreign applications as India records sharp decline

India, the biggest source of international students in the US, recorded a 14 per cent drop; this is the first time since 2020 that applications from India have fallen

English-speaking countries lose lure as Indian students choose Asia, Europe

OECD's 2025 report shows Indian students diversifying study choices as Canada, the UK, Australia, and the US impose stricter visa and work policies, pushing demand towards Europe and Asia

Indian students turn to UK, Germany, and Ireland as US enrolments fall 63%

The number of Indian students going to the US has fallen 63 per cent in two years, while Germany, Ireland, and the UK are seeing triple-digit growth

PhysicsWallah partners with IDP to offer IELTS preparation tools, resources

Under the partnership, IDP will offer test prep tools, discounted resources, and dedicated IELTS Corners at PhysicsWallah campuses to support global education goals.

US 5% cap on foreign students may hit Indian undergraduates the hardest

US cap on foreign students Visa: The White House proposal to limit foreign undergraduates to 15% per campus and 5% per country has raised worries among Indian students and education experts

Indian student, 27, shot dead in Texas gas station robbery; probe underway

The Consulate General of India in Houston and Telangana leaders expressed grief and assured full support to the family of Chandrashekar Pole, killed in a Dallas gas station shooting

Europe, Asia roll out the welcome mat for Indian talent amid US curbs

With the US tightening immigration, countries such as Germany, Japan, Singapore and Russia are looking to attract more Indian students and skilled workers

Indians eye US, UK, Germany, Korea as study abroad interest up 37%: Report

Despite visa caps and tighter policies, Indian students are increasingly looking at future-ready careers abroad, with a 37 per cent jump in study enquiries in 2025

No F-1 visa slot in India? Students can try other countries-but it's risky

Thousands of Indian students with US college admissions are still waiting for F-1 visa slots. Some are exploring third-country appointments, but the process is far from simple

Australia's student visa now world's costliest, but Indians undeterred

Australia has once again hiked student visa fees to ₹1.12 lakh, making it the world's costliest. But Indian students are unlikely to look elsewhere

Operation Sindhu: 827 Indian nationals brought back from Iran, says MEA

A fresh batch of Indian nationals evacuated from Iran landed safely in Delhi on Saturday under Operation Sindhu, as part of the Government of India's ongoing efforts to bring back its citizens

J-K admin ready to ferry students returning from Iran back home: Official

The Jammu and Kashmir government is fully prepared to help students returning from Iran reach their homes with a fleet of deluxe buses pressed into service to pick them up from their arrival points, an official said on Friday. The responsibility for organising and overseeing the transit has been entrusted to minister Satish Sharma, he said. Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Transport Satish Sharma has been entrusted with the task of overseeing the entire transit operation, he said. The J-K administration facilitated the travel of the first batch of students from Iran arriving in India in super deluxe buses, the spokesperson said. The returnees were received at locations in Jammu and Srinagar by the government's transport department, he said. Super deluxe buses of Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) have been stationed at the arrival points to receive them, he said. Sharma said, "These students are our pride and future. It's our moral duty

110 Indian students evacuated from Iran, to arrive in Delhi tonight

India's Ministry of External Affairs said its embassy in Tehran has arranged for the evacuation, while some other Indian citizens have been helped in leaving via the Iran-Armenia border

What triggered the Israel-Iran missile attacks? Here's what we know so far

From Operation Rising Lion to Indian medical students caught in the crossfire, here's everything known so far about the deadly Israel-Iran confrontation

Germany woos Indian students amid rising uncertainty in US visa policies

Applications to German universities have surged 30% in recent months, with Ambassador Philipp Ackermann citing Germany's appeal amid uncertainty over US student visa rules

Will not tolerate illegal entry: US after Indian student's video goes viral

The warning comes a day after a video of Indian student surfaced online where he was being handcuffed by the authorities at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey

Students living in US being repeatedly mistreated but PM Modi silent: Cong

The Congress on Tuesday slammed the government after a video emerged showing an Indian student being handcuffed and pinned to the floor at a US airport, and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should immediately talk to President Donald Trump to appeal for intervention on the "mistreatment" of Indians in America. Congress leaders shared the video and pictures of an Indian student handcuffed and pinned to the floor at USA's Newark Airport before he was allegedly deported. The Consulate General of India in New York has said it is in touch with local authorities after the video surfaced online showing the young Indian man being handcuffed and allegedly being deported. "We have come across social media posts claiming that an Indian national is facing difficulties at Newark Liberty International Airport. We are in touch with local authorities in this regard," the Indian Consulate said in a post on X. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh alleged that t