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As diplomatic relations between India and Canada hit rock-bottom over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023, several students from India are getting apprehensive over pursuing their higher studies in Canada. Meanwhile, some of them who have already spent over ₹30-40 lakh on their education in Canada are reportedly remorseful of choosing Canada for not being able to find decent jobs there. Also Read | Thousands of Indian students line up for a waiter’s job in Canada | Watch video Some time ago, a video went viral wherein a long queue of applicants (most of whom were students) ... Read more

Studying overseas to settle is quite common among Indian students. There are many success stories which inspire many more. A number of international students from India — in the recent past — have managed to settle their base in countries such as the US, Canada, UK, Germany and even off-beat places such as Poland, Austria and Sweden. Much to the chagrin of Indian students, however, visa rules in some of these countries have undergone a radical change, as a result of which Indian students find it hard, or at least dissuaded from opting for the study route to settle there. ... Read more

With the British pound rising rapidly and racing to touch a one-year-high, UK-bound Indian students this year are likely to face a tough road ahead. One GBP is now valued at ₹110.95, thus inching closer to its one-year high level, reported Reuters. When the year 2024 kicked off, one pound was valued at ₹105 a unit, and in the first six months, it fluctuated between 100 and 105 before hitting ₹108 in July (Source: XE.com). Also Read | Credit card spend overseas to be included in LRS limit? Things you should know In the past month, the British Pound Sterling ... Read more

If you are all set to fly to Canada for your undergraduate or postgraduate studies, it is important to make all the necessary arrangements, from the student visa to the necessary documents. Notwithstanding the euphoria of studying abroad that follows this much-awaited trip overseas, one must be extra careful of a variety of things. For instance, if you believe that finding a part-time job there is a cakewalk, you are delusional. Also, if you assume that landing a job right after your degree is quite easy, you are taking a long shot. Much to your chagrin, you will have to ... Read more

If you are keen to go abroad for higher studies, then there are, undoubtedly, numerous options to choose from. International students from India can opt for either US, Australia, Canada, UK and even some European destinations such as France, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Poland and Austria, among others. Among all these destinations, the most popular after America, of course, is Canada. Out of more than 8 lakh visas issued by Canada to international students in 2022, around 40 per cent hailed from India, reveals the immigration data. This means around 3.2 lakh Indian students are living in Canada on student visas. As ... Read more

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 2023 report, released recently, has thrown up a series of interesting insights. The data shared recently by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) showed that the highest average score in this English proficiency exam was witnessed among candidates from Dehradun where the average score of test takers was 105.6. This was followed by Guntur (105.5), Mysuru (104.1) and Delhi (103.5). Most of the students who appeared for TOEFL opted for a major in computing and information technology (IT) at a foreign university in 2023. The same trend was seen in the past ... Read more