Shreetu Mohanty

For years, Indian students planning to study in Canada have largely focused on one question: Which university should I apply to? But Canada's latest international education update suggests that another question deserves attention: "How valuable could French become for my Canadian study and career plans?" Canada has extended its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) through August 2027 , continuing a programme designed to attract eligible French-speaking international students to participating French-language and bilingual institutions outside Quebec. Under the renewed policy, the programme can accept up to 2,970 eligible applications between 26 August 2026 and 25 August 2027 , subject to the programme's requirements and application cap. For Indian students considering Canada, this creates an interesting alternative to the traditional English-only study route. But there is an important catch: Learning French does not automatically guarantee a C...

For years, Indian students choosing a study-abroad destination have asked the same question: “ Which country gives me the best chance of building a career after graduation? ” That question is becoming more complicated. New Zealand is preparing to introduce significant changes to its Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa from 24 August 2026 . The changes will introduce two new residence pathways, modify the existing points-based system and change some qualification and wage-related requirements. For students planning to study in New Zealand in 2026 or 2027, this is more than an immigration update. It is a reminder that your course choice can influence your future career options . However, students should be careful not to interpret these changes as a guaranteed pathway to permanent residence. Residence eligibility depends on the rules, occupation, qualification, employment, wage and other requirements applicable when an individual applies. So, what exactly is changing? What Is th...

Studying in Australia has never been a small financial decision. Tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, health insurance, flights and university deposits can quickly add up. Now, prospective international students have another cost to account for. From 1 July 2026, Australia’s Student Visa Application Charge increased from AUD 2,000 to AUD 2,500 . The Australian Government also increased the Temporary Graduate visa application charge from AUD 4,600 to AUD 5,750. For Indian students planning to study in Australia in 2026 or 2027, the message is clear: Don’t calculate your study abroad budget using last year’s numbers. The cost of studying abroad is changing, and smart financial planning needs to start before you apply. What Changed in Australia’s Student Visa Fee? The Australian Government increased visa application charges from 1 July 2026. For the standard Student visa, the application charge increased from: AUD 2,000 → AUD 2,500 That represents an additional AUD 500 compared ...