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As relations with Canada hit rock bottom, Indian students can consider these study abroad options in Europe

As relations with Canada hit rock bottom, Indian students can consider these study abroad options in Europe

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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) was seen outside Tim Hortons restaurant to find a part-time job.  The recent death of Gursimran Kaur, a 19-year-year Indian student, at a walk-in oven at Walmart store in Halifax has further exacerbated the situation. A total of Indian 633 students died abroad in the last five years, with Canada recording the highest number of deaths at 172, reveals the Govt data. Sanjay Verma, who served as India’s high commissioner to Canada was quoted by …

Planning to study abroad? Think before you spend a fortune as visa rules get stricter in US, UK, Canada

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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. Also Read | Study in Canada: 5 key things Indian students should be wary of Here, we encapsulate the details relating to visa rules rolled out in these sought-after destinations in the recent past: Visa rules affecting international students from India: I. Canada: This North American destination is the queen of all study-abroad destinations, particularly for Indian students. However, the number of visa approvals is likely to fall considerably. Canada has announced a two-year cap …

UK-bound Indian students face tough road ahead as British pound hovers near one-year high

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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 has been rising continuously and hitting fresh new highs every other day or week. For the past couple of days, it has been trading in the range of ₹110-111 a unit. For one unit of the pound, an increase of ₹5 leads to a substantial difference when the entire year’s cost of education is computed. An average British university charges £20,000 for a one-year course. And when you calculate living expenses for the entire year …

Study in Canada: 5 key things international students from India should be wary of

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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 complete your household chores on your own without any help or assistance. So, life there may not be hard for everyone, but it is not easy either. What all you need to be careful about: 1. Finding a job in Canada: Landing a job in Canada is no mean feat. Although Canada is the second largest country in size, the economy is smaller than India’s. Canada is the tenth-largest economy in terms of GDP, while …

Canada: How did this sparsely-populated piece of land become a hotspot for Indian students?

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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 a matter of fact, Canada is sparsely inhabited with a population of only 4 crore despite being the second largest country by total area. Besides, the country faces harsh winters with certain provinces where the daily average temperature is near -15 degree Celsius. So, why do a large number of Indian students go to Canada for their higher studies? The number of students entering this North American country has touched so high that the local government has …

TOEFL: Highest average scorers hail from Dehradun, Guntur, Mysuru; details here

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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 two years as well.  Besides IT, other academic disciplines popular among TOEFL takers in 2023 were engineering and management. For iBT test, top 10 cities in terms of number of candidates include New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Kothrood, Gurgaon and Mysuru. What is TOEFL? This is an exam usually attempted by the students planning to go abroad and considered by universities to test proficiency of candidates in English language. This exam is …