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UGC clears three foreign universities to begin intake process: Where will they set up their campuses & more

UGC clears three foreign universities to begin intake process: Where will they set up their campuses & more

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) cleared three foreign universities to establish campuses in India, the Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday. to strengthen the country’s bid to become a global education hub under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the ministry said. Which three foreign universities will set up campuses in India? Where? According to the Education Ministry, two UK universities and one Australian university were granted Letters of Approval (LoAs) on Tuesday: University of Bristol, United Kingdom University of York, United Kingdom University of New South Wales, Australia Both the UK universities will set up campuses in Mumbai, while the Australian university will establish its campus in Bengaluru. ‘Important step in NEP 2020’: Dharmendra Pradhan Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the upcoming campuses of the three universities will mark an important step in advancing the internationalisation of the education vision outlined in NEP 2020. He said these universities were aligned with two of India’s most dynamic knowledge, technology, and innovation hotspots, and with Bengaluru, which was the new Silicon Valley of the …

Foreign universities get a springboard to execute their India ambition

Foreign universities get a springboard to execute their India ambition

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The government will support states in creating these university townships, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her budget speech on Sunday, adding that these academic zones will host multiple universities, colleges, research institutions, skill centres and residential complexes. The plan could benefit foreign universities seeking a low-risk opportunity to enter the Indian market, according to Suchindra Kumar, partner and leader of education at consulting firm PwC India. “Some foreign universities are wary of the heavy capital expenditures. These townships will provide the infrastructure for the universities to set up on a ‘plug and play’ model like Gift City, attracting more of them to enter the Indian market.” India’s plan marks an effort to stem the exodus of Indian students eyeing foreign education. The number of Indians studying abroad has more than doubled from 6.85 lakh in 2016 to over 18 lakh by 2025, making it the largest source of international students, according to the Economic Survey for 2026-27. Indian learners focus on countries such as Canada, the USA, the UK, and Australia because of their …

Want to get into Harvard or Yale? These companies will help you, for a price

Want to get into Harvard or Yale? These companies will help you, for a price

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As it turned out, the experience made the student unsure about whether to pursue a career as a doctor. She wanted to work in the medical field but wasn’t sure about the role. Eventually, with the help of the counsellor and after evaluating various options, she realized that instead of spending time in the trenches with patients, she wanted to work in the research field, in the more sanitized environs of a lab. Over the next couple of years, the counsellor guided her on medical research options through video calls and personal sessions and sent her journals, articles and podcasts. Today, the student has been accepted into the elite Johns Hopkins University for a course in biomedical engineering, a field that combines biology and engineering to drive technological advances in medical devices, procedures, and patient care. She heads for the US this August. The counsellor who helped the student land the coveted seat, outperforming applicants from around the world, was Namrata Pandey. Based in Delhi, Pandey is the founder and chief mentor of La Mentoraa, …

Over 50 foreign universities applied to UGC for approval, 3 are operating: Pradhan | Education News

Over 50 foreign universities applied to UGC for approval, 3 are operating: Pradhan | Education News

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Three foreign universities are currently operating in India, and the University Grants Commission (UGC) is considering approving over 50 high-quality foreign universities to benefit students, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Parliament on Wednesday. Responding during the Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, Pradhan highlighted that approximately 14-15 lakh Indian students study abroad, leading to a significant outflow of resources. To address this and promote higher research within India, the UGC has amended its regulations to facilitate the entry of foreign universities. He clarified that, contrary to earlier figures, three foreign universities are already operating in India. Additionally, over 50 foreign universities are in discussions with various state governments and have applied for UGC approval. Story continues below this ad “We will evaluate these institutions based on our standards, and approvals will be granted accordingly. This move is in the best interest of students,” Pradhan stated. He also said that the government’s commitment to institutional autonomy, assuring that universities would continue to operate with academic independence. In another question on increasing penalties for universities violating regulations, …

Surge in Indian students shifting to Russia; numbers fall in US, Canada, and UK, Modi govt tells Parliament

Surge in Indian students shifting to Russia; numbers fall in US, Canada, and UK, Modi govt tells Parliament

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The number of Indian students studying abroad has fallen by 15 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the numbers shared by education ministry. Canada, once a favourite destination for higher education, registered a significant 41 per cent decline in the number of students from India in 2024, according to the reply in the Parliament, where the second leg of the Budget session began on Monday. Also Read | DMK vs Centre as language row shakes up Parliament: Is NEP pushing Hindi? Indians pursuing studies in Russia increased in 2024 by 34 per cent compared to 2023, the education ministry said, The Print reported. According to a reply by the education minister in Parliament, as many as 7,503,65 students were studying abroad in 2022. This number went up to 8,92,989 in 2023 but came down to 7,59,064 in 2024, registering a decrease of 1,33,920 students. The questions were asked by ET Mohammed Basheer, an MP representing the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). Basheer, the MP from Malappuram, Kerala, has asked five questions to the …