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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

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

1 in 5 students prefer new destinations like Ireland, Turkey, Spain: Study

Western Union's study on overseas education shows over 50% students prefer specialised courses over varsity reputation

Indian students' overseas spending to hit $80 bn a year by 2024: RedSeer

Report says the number of Indian students opting for higher education abroad grew from 440,000 in 2016 to 770,000 in 2019 and is set to grow further to 1.8 mn by 2024

India will see issue of Indian students' return to China for studies: EAM

India has taken up with Chinese authorities the issue of Indian students not being able to return to China, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

Adar Poonawalla sets aside Rs 10 cr to support students travelling abroad

He said that he has set aside Rs 10 crore to support students travelling abroad for studies, as a few countries are yet to approve Covishield as an acceptable vaccine for entry without quarantine

US lawmakers pilot bill to end plan allowing foreign students to stay back

A group of US lawmakers has reintroduced a legislation in the House of Representatives to eliminate a programme which allows foreign students to stay in the country for work

Covid-19 pandemic: Second Covishield dose before 84 days allowed for some

The Co-WIN system will soon provide the facility for the administration of the second dose in such exceptional cases, the ministry said

Admitted to foreign universities, students face Covid-19 vaccine question

With the US education system operating independently from the federal government, universities are adopting varying strategies when it comes to Covid vaccination

Decide NGO's representation for priority in vaccination for NRIs: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court directed the central government to decide "as early as possible" a representation by an NGO for priority in COVID vaccination to NRIs and students who have to go abroad for studies

Plea in Delhi HC for priority in vaccination to NRIs, students going abroad

A plea to give priority in Covid vaccination to NRIs and students who have to go for studies abroad has been moved in the Delhi High Court and is likely to be heard on Monday.

Students going abroad for studies to get Covid-19 vaccines in Mumbai

Covid-19 vaccine will available for such students at Kasturba, Rajawadi and Cooper hospitals

2,61,406 Indians went abroad for studies last year: Government

As many as 2,61,406 Indians went abroad for studies last year as compared to 5,88,931 in 2019, according to government data. In written response to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said that according to data provided by the Bureau of Immigration, 3,71,506 people went abroad for studies in 2016; 4,56,823 in 2017; 5,20,342 in 2018; 5,88,931 in 2019; and 2,61,406 in 2020. Citing the data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Muraleedharan also informed the House that 1,37,26,945 Indians have travelled overseas in the last five years (January 1, 2016 to March 18, 2021), on an employment visa. He also informed that as on March 22, around 52 lakh people have been repatriated to India under the Vande Bharat Mission. In addition, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has facilitated international travel of people, including those returning to their country of work or residence abroad, taking the total number of people facilitated under the Vande

Chinese and Indians account for 47% of international students in US: Report

Students from China and India accounted for 47 per cent of all active foreign students in the US in 2020, according to latest official figures

Indians studying at London universities register 'astonishing' growth

The UK capital is by far the most attractive destination of choice for Indian students coming to study at British universities, rising from third place in 2018-19 to become the second-largest international student market for London in 2019-20. According to new data released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), 13,435 Indian students are enrolled at London universities, up a massive 87 per cent on the previous year's 7,185 students. The latest data has been dubbed an impressive period of growth for India, after falling to fourth place in 2017-18 before rising to third place the following year. These new figures are a resounding confirmation of the status of London's world-leading universities, said Lalage Clay, Director of Education and Talent at London & Partners (L&P) the Mayor of London's international trade, investment and promotion agency. The astonishing growth of Indian students choosing London demonstrates the great opportunity that studying in the UK's ...

Indian students heading back to foreign universities, shows data

Those expenses were only a little lower than what they spent in August-September 2019 -$998 million

Indian students contributed $7.6 billion to US economy last year

Indian students contributed USD 7.6 billion to the US economy in the academic year 2019-20, even though there was a 4.4 per cent drop in the total number of Indian students, according to a report

Indian students appeal to UK PM Boris Johnson in English test visa row

The scandal, believed to have impacted around 34,000 international students, relates to the Test of English for International Communication

Indians' love for things foreign

…is this a virus more dangerous than Covid-19?

Non-US destination look to lure more Indian students with easier visa norms

Canada, Ireland emerge as new education hotspots as Australia and UK get their act together