Shreetu Mohanty

Planning to study in New Zealand but not completely sure which academic route you will take? A new immigration update could make the journey more flexible. As of 20 July 2026, New Zealand has introduced changes to its Pathway Student Visa , giving international students more options to build their education pathway. The changes include more study options at lower qualification levels and additional time for eligible students to complete English-language study before moving into their next qualification. For students considering New Zealand for 2026, 2027 or later intakes, this is an important development. Instead of viewing your education as one isolated course, New Zealand’s Pathway Student Visa allows eligible students to plan a sequence of programmes under a single visa. For Indian students especially, this could make New Zealand worth another look. What Is the New Zealand Pathway Student Visa? The Pathway Student Visa is designed for international students who want to complete mul...

If you're planning to study in Canada, there is one number you need to remember before submitting your Student visa application: CAD 23,448. Starting 1 September 2026 , a single international student applying for a Canadian study permit outside Quebec must demonstrate CAD 23,448 for annual living expenses , excluding tuition and transportation costs. That's an increase from the previous requirement of CAD 22,895 . The difference is only CAD 553 . But there is a much bigger lesson behind this update. Canada is continuing to tighten and manage its international student system, and financial preparedness is becoming an increasingly important part of the study-permit process. For Indian students planning to study in Canada in late 2026 or 2027, this means one thing: Don't prepare your visa finances using an outdated checklist. What Is the New Canada Student Visa Financial Requirement? Under Canada's updated rules, students applying on or after 1 September 2026 mu...

If Australia is on your study-abroad shortlist for 2027 , there is an important update you should know before choosing your university. The Australian Government has confirmed that the country’s National Planning Level (NPL) for new international student commencements will remain at 295,000 in 2027 , the same level set for 2026. At first glance, this may sound like Australia has introduced a strict limit of 295,000 international students. But that’s not quite what the policy means. The Australian Government specifically states that the NPL is not a cap or a fixed limit on student numbers . Instead, it is used as part of the system for prioritising offshore student visa applications. So what does this mean if you’re an Indian student planning a Bachelor’s, Master’s or other eligible programme in Australia? It means Australia remains open to international students, but choosing your university and planning your visa application carefully has become increasingly important. What Is Austral...

For years, one of the biggest attractions of studying in the United States has been the opportunity to combine a university degree with practical industry experience. For an international student, the plan often sounds straightforward: Study → Internship → Graduate → Build a career But in August 2026, an important part of that equation is facing new scrutiny. The US administration has issued a federal memo targeting how universities approve Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international students. The guidance has already prompted some universities to pause or review certain CPT applications. For Indian students planning to study in the US in 2026 or 2027, this raises an important question: Will international students still be able to gain internship experience during their degree? The short answer is: CPT has not simply been abolished. But universities are facing increased scrutiny over how they authorize it, and students should no longer assume that every internship can autom...