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UK opens scholarships and startup fellowships for Pakistan’s next generation of leaders
The UK government announced that applications are open for Chevening Scholarships, the Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship, and the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship aimed at Pakistan’s next generation o
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Want to study in UK for free? Chevening Scholarship opens for master's aspirants
The UK Chevening Scholarship application window for master’s aspirants is open again, as reported by India Today — a fully funded route that pays tuition, living costs, and travel for selected Indian graduates who meet w
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Finding the right fit: rethinking student accommodation in Australia
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Over 1,900 Small UK Businesses Still Licensed to Sponsor Foreign Workers Despite Tighter Visa Rules
Over 1,900 small UK businesses remain licensed to sponsor foreign workers even as the Home Office tightens visa rules, Legit.ng reports. For Indian students eyeing the UK, that number signals a post-study job market that
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Indian students hit hardest as US visas fall 62%, nearly double China's drop
Indian students planning to study abroad face a sharper squeeze on US visas — down 62% according to India Today, nearly double the decline reported for Chinese applicants — which pushes more families to re-evaluate the U
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UK Offers Guidance for Africans, Other Foreign Spouses Who Lose Their British Partner on Family Visa
The UK Home Office has published clearer bereavement guidance for foreign spouses on family visas when a British partner dies, as reported by Tuko News. For Indian students and families, the update matters because it def
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Universities and test providers debate access to English language test responses
Some English language test providers are giving UK university admissions teams direct access to candidates’ spoken test responses, as reported by The PIE News
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US universities sell opportunity. A $100k OPT fee could change the product
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $100,000 fee tied to Optional Practical Training (OPT) for international graduates in the United States, according to The PIE News
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US Student Visas For Indians Drop Sharply In 2025, CIS Report Finds
Indian students planning US degrees face a tighter F-1 pipeline in 2025, according to NDTV’s coverage of a Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) report on falling visa issuances. For families weighing the UK as a Plan A o
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Report: US considering a $100,000 fee for Optional Practical Training
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a $100,000 charge on Optional Practical Training (OPT), the main post-study work route for international graduates in the United States. For Indian students weighing the US
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France Raises Minimum Monthly Funds Required for Student Visa in 2026
France has tightened the financial proof required for long-stay student visas in 2026, according to reporting from Legit.ng — meaning Indian applicants must show higher monthly living funds before Campus France and consu
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