Study Abroad

May 29, 2023 06:51 PM IST

upGrad Abroad looks to hire 500 people over next three months

Recruitments to be done across various sub-departments including sales, marketing, tech, and product. Study Abroad is planning to recruit both freshers and seasoned professionals for all four high-growth categories.

Six changes in the financial landscape you need to take note of this May

From opting for higher pension to strengthening the conduct of investment advisers and research analysts, and e-wallets to comply with KYC norms for investing in mutual funds to SBI card reducing benefits to credit cardholders, a lot is happening. Here’s what to watch out for in May.

Study abroad: Which countries do Kashmiri students prefer to pursue higher education in?

Europe, the US and, most popularly, the UK aside, increasingly Kashmiri students are opting for such countries as Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for higher studies, especially for MBBS.

As UK plans to restrict foreign students, here's a look at Indians studying abroad and their preferred destinations

As many as 770,000 Indian students went abroad for higher education in 2019 and the number is estimated to grow to roughly 1.8 million by 2024

Top 10 colleges in the US in 2022-2023

The US News and World Report released its annual ranking of the best national universities. A total of 1500 colleges across various categories were ranked based on 17 metrics. Princeton University topped the ranking list.

What's the rupee trouble for students abroad?

Planning to study abroad on a loan? Here’s how you can tackle the debt if unemployed

Experts list out solutions that will help students push their loan repayment worries away and focus on their academic pursuits.

Reasons to leave Indian students in the UK out of the Liz Truss vs lettuce equation

Lord Jo Johnson, former Universities minister and brother of Boris Johnson, told a packed House that the benefits international students bring to Britain are taken for granted.

From school fees to study abroad: A fool-proof plan for your child's education

Higher education expenses can be very high. Fees account for only 40 percent of the expenses. Define your short-term and long-term goals, and start saving & investing as early as possible.

Here’s how students can cope with accommodation crisis in the UK

Some 7,500-10,000 Indian students are struggling to find accommodation in the UK. Moneycontrol interacted with a cross-section of students and education consultants for possible solutions

Study abroad platform Leverage Edu to double workforce of 1,500 in next 12 months

This move comes at the back of reports that highlight an expected growth in the number of Indian students attending foreign universities.

How to manage currency fluctuations while studying abroad

The depreciation of the rupee against the dollar increases the cost of education overseas. To counter such situations, banks and experts offer some solutions

Mistakes student commit in LoI when applying for college admissions abroad

The dos and dont’s for writing a Letter of Intent (LoI) in applying for an overseas educational programme.

Sending your child to study abroad during inflationary times? Here's what you should know

Moneycontrol's 'Essential Guide to Studying Abroad' podcasts seeks to provide a definitive guide to young aspiring students - as well as their parents - on how best to prepare for foreign education. We spoke to a host of former and aspiring international students and their parents about the research, financial planning and overall experience of planning for foreign education.

How this financial planner is preparing for her daughter's international study plans

Moneycontrol's 'Essential Guide to Studying Abroad' podcasts seeks to provide a definitive guide to young aspiring students - as well as their parents - on how best to prepare for foreign education. We spoke to a host of former and aspiring international students and their parents about the research, financial planning and overall experience of planning for foreign education.

Why this student chose to study in France instead of US, UK or Canada

Moneycontrol's 'Essential Guide to Studying Abroad' podcasts seeks to provide a definitive guide to young aspiring students - as well as their parents - on how best to prepare for foreign education. We spoke to a host of former and aspiring international students and their parents about the research, financial planning and overall experience of planning for foreign education.

Study Abroad: Top 5 universities in Australia - from AUN to UNSW

Education is a key sector for revenue generation in Australia, and education exports had garnered Australian dollar worth 40.3 billion in 2019.

Study Abroad: Top 5 universities in the UK-- from Oxford to UCL

UK's dominance as a study abroad destination for Indians is largely driven by four factors – Britain’s influence on Indian education system, the quality of top universities there, English being the mode of education delivery, and the kind of diversity the country enjoys when it comes to both courses, and student and faculty cohorts.

Study Abroad: Top 5 universities in Germany, from TUM to Heidelberg University

Home to some of the very old and legacy universities in the Europe, public funded higher education in Germany is quite inexpensive compared to other top European destinations, and even other destinations like the US and Australia.

Study Abroad: Top five universities in the US

While university education cost remains quite high in the US for foreign students, the quality of education at top institutions there works as a ladder for socio-economic success, and professional growth.

Study Abroad: Check list, best foreign universities, and scholarships for Indian students

This year, 1,33,135 Indian students have gone abroad for higher education; the number was 4,44,553 students in 2021 and 2,59,655 in 2020, according to India’s Bureau of Immigration (BoI).

Study Abroad: Top 10 universities and educational institutions in the world

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ranked No. 1 out of 1500-plus universities assessed in the 2023 QS World University, followed by the University of Cambridge (UK) and Stanford University.

Are student loans from foreign fintech firms a good idea?

Looking out for an international scholarship? Here's how to maximise your chances

Before applying for a scholarship, it’s important to build a strong profile, do in-depth research on options available for scholarship, apply early and search for alternative options to get the scholarship. Most importantly, do not make fake or inflated claims while applying for one.

Study abroad: Five things to remember before joining a foreign university

The time between getting the admission offer and joining the foreign university provides a unique window to hone new skills, learn about the socio-cultural fitments, language skills and part time work laws to fit into the new destination well.