NATIONAL VS INTERNATIONAL

Schools affiliated to international boards have spread even to tier-two towns. How do they compare with national education boards?

Why Indian Students Are Important To The UK

Indian students are regarded as valuable contributors to the advancement of science and technology research in international campuses.

High Interest In Foreign B-Schools But Jobs Are A Concern

Management is a popular choice for postgraduate studies abroad but with the recent downturn, many students are looking to return to India, say experts.

Studying Abroad Is An Investment For The Future

Here's a quick guide to planning the financing of your overseas education - timelines, loans, what to account for.

Study Abroad - How Much Will It Cost?

Experts weigh in on budgeting for a degree abroad and whether you should worry about currency values and visa timelines.

10 Most Common Myths About Studying Abroad

Lack of awareness has led to many myths and misconceptions influencing critical decisions and students losing opportunities. Here are some of the most common ones busted.

'I ENDED UP CREATING MY OWN SPACE'

Sumeet Samos Turuk, 28, anti-caste activist and rapper, has had an interesting higher education journey. From Koraput, Odisha, he came to Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University and eventually secured admission in Oxford University. Without scholarships or personal resources, he successfully crowdfunded his Oxford tuition fee, raising Rs. 38 lakh in three hours. Now back in India, Samos spoke to Careers360 about the challenges that historically-marginalised students face while applying for universities abroad and what happened when he became a part of an international classroom. Samos has also written a book, Affairs of Caste. Edited excerpts below.

CREATING LEADERS WITH EMPATHY

In 2017, Raju Kendre set up Eklavya India Foundation to promote higher education and grassroots-leadership among first-generation learners in Maharashtra. It has been mentoring students from marginalised communities to pursue education in India’s premier educational institutions and now, it wants to send such students abroad through its Global Scholar Programme GSP). In 2022, Kendre featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 list’. Hailing from a farming family, Kendre spoke to Careers360 about the inspiration for GSP and why they are focusing first on law, media, public policy, development, humanities and social sciences.

DEMOCRATISING HIGHER EDUCATION

A group of research scholars in some of the UK’s top universities are helping over 350 Indian students from marginalised communities apply for universities abroad.

INDIAN CLASSROOM TO GLOBAL EXPOSURE

Twinning and transfer programmes allow students to get a foreign degree at about half the cost of a full course abroad.

NEW PATH TO STUDYING ABROAD

Pathways programmes help students who want to study abroad but don’t quite meet the entry requirements close the gap.

'WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THE TEST SCORE INTEGRITY IS ABOUT HONESTY'

ETS, a global testing service based in the United States, which is in charge of conducting Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL) and Graduate Record Examinations GRE), has appointed a new global chief security officer, Wallace Dalrymple. This is the first time that the company, best known for its English language proficiency test, has set up a global chief security officer. Dalrymple spoke to Careers360 about his role, the challenges to securing tests such as TOEFL, preventing impersonation and why his first priority is India. For context, tens of lakhs of Indians take the TOEFL each year to prove their English proficiency for studying or working in English-speaking countries. Edited excerpts below.

'CASTE IS A PROBLEM AMONG SOUTH ASIAN STUDENTS EVERYWHERE'

Meet the South Asian students and teachers working toward getting historically-marginalised castes protected status in university campuses.

'AFTER LEARNING GERMAN, I HAD LOTS OF CALLS FOR INTERVIEWS'

Naveen Eldho Paul writes about his 2 years in Germany as a student the cost, the lonely Christmases, working part-time, difficulty learning German and the opportunities that opened up once he did.

SEVENTY PERCENT INDIAN STUDENTS IN FRANCE STUDYING MANAGEMENT

As a study-abroad destination, France is especially popular for its management programmes with over 70% of its Indian students enrolled in them. Campus France, a branch of the French Government has offices in 12 cities in India and 14 specialists to guide students seeking to pursue higher education in France. Margo Girard, national coordinator of Campus France India spoke to Careers360 about France’s higher education system, why it is costeffective, application process, and work.

ENGINEERING: TOP CHOICE FOR INDIANS IN GERMANY

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has been offering a wide range of scholarships for Indian students and scholars for over 60 years. It funds \"bi-directional movement\" of scholars and academics between Germany and India and also funds projects by institutions. Apoorv Mahendru, head of marketing and deputy director, DAAD Regional Office, New Delhi, India, spoke to Careers360 about funding and scholarships. Edited excerpts below.

Colleges around the world have embraced flexibility, hybrid learning

Hybrid learning prepares students for a rapidly-changing world.

MORE STUDENTS FINANCING THEIR STUDIES ABROAD WITH PRIVATE LOANS

While there’s a surge in students taking loans to finance their education abroad, there’s recession to consider.

INTAKES, SCHOLARSHIPS TESTS

Academic calendars, exam and scholarship schedules differ across countries. Here’s a handy calendar that can help plan.

'GETTING A FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP SHOULD NOT BE ANYBODY'S DEFAULT PLAN'

Dreaming of studying abroad? Here are a few basics you must know before beginning the application process.

SCHOOL KIDS TURN INNOVATORS

High school students across cities spotted common problems faced by the elderly, the disabled, the poor and with a device here and an app there, found cost-effective solutions.

WHAT THE GOVERNMENT SAID

Responses to questions in Parliament reveal the latest available statistics on education, scholarships, employment and also progress on policy implementation.

MBBS Abroad - No Cure For Their Problem

Students enrolled in medical colleges in China can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel; those enrolled Ukraine are hanging by a thread.

What Does Ayurveda Teach?

The syllabus for Ayurveda and the effort to integrate it with modern medicine has generated much controversy. Here's a look at the debate.

A Beginner's Guide To The College Credit System

What is a college or course credit system and how does it work in India? Careres360 explains.

'IT WAS VERY IMPORTANT FOR HIM TO GET THE DEGREE'

These PhD students submitted their theses but didn't live long enough to get degrees. Delhi University will award them posthumously.

'WE ARE LIVING AS TENANTS'

Most IITs have raised the fees for postgraduate and research programmes as well as hostel and mess charges leading to protests in IIT Bombay.

'GAMING CAN BE A GAME CHANGER'

While nursing education in India is going through major changes it still requires a number of reforms. The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has made a series of decisions to revamp the curriculum as per University Grants Commission guidelines. Farah Azmi, principal, College of Nursing, Aligarh Muslim University, spoke to Careers360 about the new changes as well as the reforms needed.

ENGINEERING FOR MEDICINE

The pandemic saw a major burst of innovation and development in testing and diagnostics at the IITs. They are now building on that momentum.

HANDS-ON LEARNING IN VIRTUAL REALITY

Medical colleges are adding virtual reality (VR) labs to develop skills among students that were traditionally learnt on mannequins.