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India Overtakes China as World's Largest Source of International Students in 2025

For the first time in over a decade, India has surpassed China as the largest source country of international students globally. Over 1.3 million Indian students are currently enrolled in universities abroad, with the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and the USA recording record Indian student intake in the 2025–26 academic year.

22 January 20264 min read
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Visa UpdatesBreaking

UK Extends Graduate Route Visa to 3 Years for All STEM Graduates

The UK Home Office has confirmed that the Graduate Route visa will be extended from 2 to 3 years for graduates of qualifying STEM degree programs, effective from April 2026. The change benefits thousands of Indian students in engineering, computer science, data science, and healthcare.

20 January 20263 min read
Visa Updates

Canada Issues New Study Permit Conditions — What Indian Students Must Know for 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced updated conditions for international student study permits, including stricter enrollment verification, enhanced PGWP eligibility requirements, and new financial proof standards effective January 2026. Indian students are advised to review all changes before applying.

18 January 20265 min read
Visa Updates

Germany Raises Blocked Account (Sperrkonto) Requirement to €11,208 for 2026

The German government has confirmed the updated Sperrkonto (blocked account) requirement for student visa applicants from January 2026. The minimum balance is now €11,208 (€934/month), up from the previous amount. Indian students applying for German student visas or the Ausbildung visa must ensure their blocked account meets this threshold.

15 January 20263 min read
Immigration News

Australia Raises Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Age Limit to 50

The Australian Government has amended the eligibility criteria for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), raising the maximum age limit from 45 to 50 years. The change, effective March 2026, opens post-study work opportunities in Australia to a significantly larger pool of international graduates.

12 January 20263 min read
Immigration News

Ireland Expands Third Level Graduate Scheme to All Level 8+ Graduates

The Irish Government has confirmed that the Third Level Graduate Scheme stay-back provision will now be available to all graduates of Level 8 (honours bachelor's) and above qualifications from Irish HEIs, including those from Technological Universities. Previously, the 24-month stay was restricted to master's and PhD graduates.

8 January 20263 min read
University Rankings

QS World University Rankings 2025: Best Universities for Indian Students

The QS World University Rankings 2025 have been released, with key changes relevant to Indian students. MIT retains the #1 position, while notable movements in the top 100 affect which universities offer the strongest return on investment for Indian applicants studying abroad.

5 January 20265 min read
University Rankings

Times Higher Education Rankings 2025: European Universities Strengthen Position

The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 show European institutions — particularly German and Dutch universities — improving their positions significantly, reinforcing the case for European study destinations among budget-conscious Indian students seeking globally ranked degrees.

28 December 20254 min read
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Chevening Scholarships 2026–27: Applications Now Open — Deadline 4 November

The UK government's Chevening Scholarship programme for the 2026–27 academic year is now accepting applications from eligible Indian nationals. The application portal is open until 4 November 2025. Chevening funds a fully-paid one-year master's degree at any UK university.

20 December 20253 min read
Scholarship News

DAAD Scholarship 2026: Applications Open — Key Deadlines for Indian Students

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has opened applications for its 2026 scholarship programmes for Indian students. The most relevant program — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) — closes in October 2025. DAAD funds a master's degree in Germany with a monthly stipend of €861.

15 December 20253 min read
Scholarship News

France Increases Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Monthly Stipend for 2026

Campus France has confirmed that the monthly stipend for Eiffel Excellence Scholarship holders will increase from €1,181 to €1,300 for the 2026 cycle. The Eiffel Scholarship funds master's and PhD programs at French grandes écoles and universities, including flights and accommodation support.

10 December 20253 min read
Admission Alerts
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UCAS 2026 Application Deadlines: All Key Dates for UK University Applicants

UCAS has published all key application deadlines for the 2026 UK university intake. With Oxford and Cambridge requiring the earliest submissions and most other universities accepting applications until the January 2026 deadline, this timeline guide is essential for Indian students planning to start their UK studies in September 2026.

5 December 20254 min read
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German Embassy India Warns: APS Certificate Now Taking 8–10 Weeks — Apply Early

The German Embassy in India has issued an advisory warning of significantly increased processing times for APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) certificate applications. Indian students applying to German universities for 2026 are strongly advised to begin their APS application at least 10 weeks before their intended university application deadline.

25 November 20253 min read