Shreetu Mohanty

The UK study-abroad equation is changing. Universities are increasingly competing on tuition fees — but a cheaper offer does not always mean a better choice. For years, Indian students planning to study in the UK have faced the same challenge: How do I make a UK degree affordable? Tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, visa costs and currency fluctuations can turn an attractive university offer into a significant financial commitment. But something interesting is happening in the UK’s higher education market. Some UK universities are now offering substantial tuition-fee discounts to international students , with discounts reported to reach £8,000 at some institutions. The development comes as universities face declining international enrolment and increasing pressure to remain competitive in the global education market. For Indian students considering the UK for the 2026 or 2027 intake , this could change the way they compare universities. Instead of asking only: “Which univer...

 What if your first serious experience in Canada did not begin with a Master's degree? What if it began with a 12-week research internship ? That possibility is becoming more relevant for Indian engineering and technology students. In March 2026, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Canadian organisation Mitacs signed a new agreement supporting the mobility of 300 highly qualified senior undergraduate students from India to Canada each year through the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship. The first cohort is scheduled to travel to Canada in summer 2027 . For Indian students who are already thinking about postgraduate study abroad, this is more than an internship announcement. It is a reminder that research experience, international exposure and a strong academic profile can start before your Master's application . But there is a catch. This is a competitive programme , and meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection. So...

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...