France says ‘Bonjour’ to more Indian students but with a higher price tagAs visa hurdles rise in traditional study destinations, Indian students are increasingly turning to France. While easier visas and English-...
19 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Students rush to join Ivy League even in uncertain seasonIndian students are showing strong interest in Ivy League and top US universities. This trend persists even as overall applications to Amer...
17 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Why New Zealand is emerging strongly in India’s study abroad resetThe India-New Zealand FTA signals a significant shift in international student mobility, with New Zealand emerging as a primary choice for ...
13 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
VFS Global operates 12 premium centres for UK visa applicants in IndiaVFS Global has launched twelve Premium Application Centres across India. These centres cater to the rising demand for UK visas from Indian ...
12 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
UK pushes safer immigration advice system with new public campaignThe UK's Immigration Advice Authority has launched a nationwide campaign. It urges people to check if immigration advisers are officially r...
12 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Global degrees on Indian soil sound like a great deal, until you read the fine printIndia is now hosting foreign university campuses, a significant shift from previous years. This move aims to keep Indian students in the co...
02 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
UK's migration crackdown risks care home staffing crunchNew government plans to extend the wait for permanent residency to 15 years for care workers risk a significant staffing shortage in Britai...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Pakistani, Bangladeshi migrants pretend to be gay to claim asylum in UK: ReportAn undercover investigation reveals a scheme where migrants pay thousands to immigration advisers. They allegedly create fake stories to cl...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
UK hikes visa fees: What it means for visitors, students and workersUK visa and immigration fees will rise from April 8, 2026. Applicants from India and worldwide will face higher charges for visitor, study,...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Beyond Big Four: Indian students are dumping default study abroad settingsIndian students are diversifying study abroad destinations beyond the US, UK, Canada, and Australia due to stricter visa rules, rising cost...
07 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
UK to raise visa, settlement and sponsor licence fees from April 8, 2026The United Kingdom will raise immigration and nationality fees starting April 8, 2026. Most visa and sponsorship charges will see a six to ...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
UK raises immigration fees for expedited sponsorship and visa servicesThe UK has significantly increased in-country expedited immigration service fees, with sponsorship management requests now costing GBP 350 ...
23 Oct, 2025, 02.21 PM IST
High standard English, paying taxes, volunteering, only route to settlement: UK Home SecretaryUK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, in her maiden speech at the Labour Party conference, announced tougher immigration rules. She said long-...
29 Sep, 2025, 10.58 PM IST
UK adds one more hurdle in its immigration process. You may have to shell out more soonThe UK government has proposed significant increases in immigration fees, including a more than doubling of the Certificate of Sponsorship ...
19 Jan, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
UK's clampdown on international students has exposed how much universities depend on foreign moneyBritain's university funding model is in turmoil as many institutions report deficits. The crisis intensified after a drop in international...
19 Aug, 2024, 12.29 PM IST
UK visa fees spike as Sunak government hikes health surcharge by 66%Starting February 6, the United Kingdom will introduce a significant hike in its immigration health surcharge (IHS) for visa applicants. Ap...
06 Feb, 2024, 11.31 AM IST
UK immigration fee hikes face criticismThe UK government's plan to increase the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) and visa fees for migrants to fund public sector wage increases...
15 Jul, 2023, 06.48 PM IST