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Study in France 2027: New Visa Funds, Application Timeline and What Indian Students Need to Know

France is becoming an increasingly interesting destination for Indian students looking beyond the traditional choices of the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. But if you are planning to study in France for the 2027 intake , there are a few important things you should know before you start your application. The French government has increased the minimum financial resources that international students need to demonstrate for a long-stay student visa . At the same time, the application cycle for the 2027/28 academic year through the Etudes en France system is approaching. For students planning their next academic move, this means one thing: starting early matters. Here is what Indian students need to know about the latest France study visa requirements, application timelines, finances and the overall process for studying in France in 2027. What Has Changed for France Student Visa Applicants in 2026? One of the most important recent changes is the increase in the minimum financial resources...
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UK Student Visa Financial Requirement 2026: New Maintenance Funds From November 30 — What Indian Students Need to Know

Planning to study in the UK in 2026 or 2027? There is a new financial requirement you should know about before preparing your Student visa application. The UK government has announced an increase in the Student visa maintenance requirement , meaning international students will need to show more money for living costs when applying for a UK Student visa from 30 November 2026 . The change was published by the UK Home Office on 3 September 2026 as part of the latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. For Indian students, this matters because showing the required funds is an important part of preparing a Student visa application. Here is what is changing, how much students will need, and what you should do if you are planning to study in the UK. What Is Changing in the UK Student Visa Financial Requirement? Under the current UK Student visa rules, students applying from outside the UK generally need to demonstrate enough money to cover their outstanding tuition fees plus living...
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US CPT Rules 2026: New Internship Restrictions for F-1 Students — What Indian Students Need to Know

For many Indian students, an internship is one of the biggest reasons to choose the United States for higher education. A master’s degree is valuable. But the opportunity to gain practical experience while studying can be just as important. Now, that part of the U.S. study experience is facing an important change. In August 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program issued updated guidance on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) . By September 2, universities including UC Davis and George Washington University had announced changes to how they were processing CPT requests. The updated interpretation means CPT may be authorised only when the practical training is an integral and required part of an established academic curriculum, rather than simply an optional internship opportunity. For Indian students planning a U.S. bachelor’s, master’s or other F-1 programme, this creates an important question: Can you still do an internship in the USA whi...
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New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa 2026: New 6-Month Graduate Visa and Expanded Eligibility From November 16

For international students, choosing a country to study in is no longer just about university rankings or tuition fees. One question matters just as much: What happens after I graduate? New Zealand has announced important changes to its post-study work options that could make this question particularly relevant for students planning their 2026 and 2027 intakes. From 16 November 2026 , New Zealand will introduce a new Short-term Graduate Work Visa , providing eligible graduates with up to 6 months of open work rights . At the same time, eligibility for the existing Post Study Work Visa will be expanded to include certain graduates who complete an NZQCF Level 7 Graduate Diploma and already hold a bachelor’s degree. For Indian students considering New Zealand, this could change how they evaluate courses, qualifications and long-term career plans. Here is what the new New Zealand post-study work visa update means. What Is Changing in New Zealand From November 2026? New Zealand’s Immigrat...
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Canada Study Permit 2026: New CAD 23,448 Financial Requirement From September 1 — What Indian Students Need to Know

If Canada is on your study-abroad shortlist, there is one number you should know before submitting your study permit application in 2026. CAD 23,448. From 1 September 2026 , Canada increased the minimum amount that a single international student must demonstrate for living expenses when applying for a study permit outside Quebec. The previous amount was CAD 22,895. And there is an important detail many students miss: this amount is for living expenses only. It does not include tuition fees or transportation costs. For Indian students planning to study in Canada, this is more than a minor financial update. It affects how you prepare your budget, financial documents and overall study permit application. So, if Canada is part of your 2026 or 2027 study-abroad plan, here's what the new rule means. What Has Changed in Canada's Study Permit Rules? Canada updates its international student financial requirement every year based on changes in the cost of living. For applications submitt...
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