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Education platform MPOWER Financing raises $100 mn to support study abroad
The funding will fuel the company's mission to make North American education accessible to students from around the world
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UK opens new post-study work visa route for international students
The Graduate route is designed for international graduates who have been awarded their degree from a recognised UK university to stay on and look for work for at least two years.
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Indian students to benefit from UK post-study visa deadline extension
Indian students are one of the largest groups of international students enrolling at UK universities over the past year
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Most students are likely to make it to US on time, say overseas consultants
As the US Mission to India opens July and August student visa appointments, students rush in to book dates from Monday
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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
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Over 70% international candidates to go ahead with overseas MBA plans
Only 13% are willing to consider online learning; 50% of domestic candidates are pursuing management education due to skill gap in their current roles
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Sometimes selling winners makes sense
I ask investors if they would buy an investment at its current price.If the answer is no, then it is not wise to continue holding it, says Harsh Roongta
Start saving and investing early if you want your child to study abroad
Get an estimate of the amount you need to target and then invest in simple equity funds to arrive at the goal
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Coronavirus impacts overseas undergrad plans, PG courses remain unaffected
Among undergraduate programs, overseas applicants are also mulling change of destinations from Asian, European and American colleges to relatively lesser impacted regions
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Indians studying in US increased by 3% in 2018-19 academic year: Report
"Indian students are looking for a great education and the United States offers the best return on this investment," Phillips said
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Overseas education still a big hit, while spending drops
While news reports suggest education-related overseas expenditure saw a drop by 20%, education consultants say numbers of students going abroad remains steady
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