Over the years, Singapore has become a globally acclaimed destination for pursuing higher studies. Making its mark on the frontlines of the global economy, its impressive business and management programs compare with the top universities globally. Touted as one of the most lucrative educational destinations to pursue management programs, Singapore has provided a gateway into [...]
Georgia has become a popular study destination for prospective medical students who aspire to become doctors. Up to 55% of India’s 55,000 doctors graduate every year from private colleges, many of which charge illegal donations, or “capitation fees”. In Tamil Nadu, the cost of admission to medical college is Rs 2 crore for an MBBS [...]
The federal court’s ruling on 12th August, 2015 has put the STEM OPT extension in jeopardy. This judgement has created quite a stir! There is a lot of confusion and bewilderment among the students who have a STEM degree from US Schools and are working on the 12-month OPT. In fact, many students who are yet to take [...]
A new rule is going to be issued by the federal government which is all set to change the future of many international students for the better! In all likelihood, the period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) which was extended from 12 months to 29 months for non-immigrant students who were on F-1 Visa and [...]
Canada is a popular educational destination with 413,000 international students enrolled in 2017 alone, according to the Canadian Bureau of International Education. There is a deep representation of Asian cultures, with a large number of Indian and Chinese people, among the 34 ethnic groups in Canada. Among the elite Canadian B-schools, there are several such [...]
When it comes to education abroad, the US has always maintained its position as the destination of choice, especially among Indian and Chinese students who comprise of majority of international applicants. A key factor influencing the choice of country has been the provision of Optional Practical Training (OPT). Under the OPT, a student upon completing [...]
Canada is the preferred destination for vocational studies rather than degree courses as the former seem to provide more employment opportunities. Study in Canada for Indian Students : Minimum academic record of 65% and above for humanities stream in class XII, and 70 – 80% and above for Science/Commerce stream in class XII will also [...]
The Management of Information Systems (MIS) degree is a blend of computer science and information systems degrees with a focus on business. MIS is an indispensable part of today’s professional landscape. Day to Day work life is increasingly being managed by these systems that dictate the work procedure and therefore MIS finds vast application in [...]
There is a mass hysteria prevailing in the international students’ community in view of the recent Executive Order on Temporary Immigration Ban on seven countries and proposed changes to the H-1B bill. Let’s understand how these developments can impact Indian students aspiring for higher education in the US. Firstly, while the EO curtails immigration from [...]
The UK is a hub for pursuing higher education and is renowned for its high standards of academic excellence. Students in the United Kingdom are encouraged to develop themselves to the best of their potential as well as enjoy a social life. The UK is known all over the world for its history of warmth and welcomes [...]
