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Australia Makes Biometrics Mandatory for Indian Visa Applicants from October 26

Australia Makes Biometrics Mandatory for Indian Vi...

The Australian High Commission in Delhi mandated biometrics for new Indian visa applications from October 26, 2026. The rule hits every Indian student targeting a Subclass 500 visa...Read More

Nov 4, 2026
Australia Blocks Onshore Student Visa Switches Forces Indian Applicants Offshore

Australia Blocks Onshore Student Visa Switches For...

Australia's Home Affairs made new Student visa rules live on October 2, 2026. The change blocks Indian students on visitor or working holiday visas from switching onshore. The Depa...Read More

Oct 28, 2026
USMLE 2027 Fees Hold at INR 66,146 as November 1 Eligibility Opens

USMLE 2027 Fees Hold at INR 66,146 as November 1 E...

The USMLE program confirmed its 2027 application fees effective November 1, 2026. Indian MBBS graduates applying through ECFMG will now book under this new schedule. The FSMB has k...Read More

Oct 27, 2026
University of Toronto Opens 80000 CAD PhD Scholarship for Indian Students in 2027

University of Toronto Opens 80000 CAD PhD Scholars...

The University of Toronto launched the President's Impact Scholarship Program on October 5, 2026. The scheme is open to Indian applicants eyeing the Fall 2027 doctoral intake at To...Read More

Oct 19, 2026
European Universities Launch Joint Master in Neurotechnology From 2027 For Indian Students

European Universities Launch Joint Master in Neuro...

The University of Bonn announced a joint European Master's in Neurotechnology degree. The two-year degree opens to Indian applicants from the 2027/28 intake. The NeurotechEU allian...Read More

Oct 19, 2026
Georgia Tech Launches New Online Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for Fall 2027: Six Specialisations Available

Georgia Tech Launches New Online Master’s in Artif...

Georgia Tech announced a new Online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence on October 6, 2026. The degree opens a lower-cost US pathway for Indian working professionals who c...Read More

Oct 17, 2026

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UT Austin Opens Spring & Summer 2027 Scholarships for International Students: Apply by 1 November 2026UT Austin Opens Spring & Summer 2027 Scholarships for International Students: Apply b...

The University of Texas at Austin opened Spring and Summer 2027 international scholarships on Octobe...Read More Oct 16, 2026

UW Opens Campus Inside Microsoft Redmond Sets November 5 MSTI DeadlineUW Opens Campus Inside Microsoft Redmond Sets November 5 MSTI Deadline

The University of Washington opened a new graduate campus inside Microsoft's Redmond headquarters on...Read More Oct 16, 2026

University of Hull Opens GBP 10,000 GREAT Scholarship for Indian StudentsUniversity of Hull Opens GBP 10,000 GREAT Scholarship for Indian Students

The University of Hull has opened its GREAT Scholarship 2026-27, offering GBP 10,000 (INR 12.64 lakh...Read More Oct 16, 2026

SAT October 2026 Scores Release Tomorrow October 16 Check Steps to View ResultsSAT October 2026 Scores Release Tomorrow October 16 Check Steps to View Results

The College Board releases SAT October 2026 scores tomorrow, October 16, 2026, through its student p...Read More Oct 15, 2026

Big Opportunity for Indian Students in 2027: Lancaster University Offers £10,000 Postgraduate & £3,000 Undergraduate ScholarshipsBig Opportunity for Indian Students in 2027: Lancaster University Offers £10,000 Post...

Lancaster University has launched two India scholarships for its 2027 intake, cutting tuition by &po...Read More Oct 14, 2026

CU Denver Confirms Hyderabad Campus Opening by August 2027: First Public US University in IndiaCU Denver Confirms Hyderabad Campus Opening by August 2027: First Public US Universit...

The University of Colorado Denver will open its first India campus in Hyderabad by August 2027. The ...Read More Oct 14, 2026

UWA Chennai Campus Secures Final UGC Approval: Classes Begin 19 October 2026UWA Chennai Campus Secures Final UGC Approval: Classes Begin 19 October 2026

The University of Western Australia secured final UGC approval for its Chennai campus on 5 October 2...Read More Oct 14, 2026

University of Melbourne and IISER Tirupati Expand Joint PhD Partnership for Indian StudentsUniversity of Melbourne and IISER Tirupati Expand Joint PhD Partnership for Indian St...

The University of Melbourne and IISER Tirupati announced an expanded research education partnership ...Read More Oct 14, 2026

University of Toronto Presidents’ Impact Scholarship 2027: $80,000/Year PhD Funding for Indian StudentsUniversity of Toronto Presidents’ Impact Scholarship 2027: $80,000/Year PhD Funding f...

The University of Toronto launched the Presidents' Impact Scholarship on October 5, 2026. The progra...Read More Oct 14, 2026

NUS Signs Three Year Postgraduate MOU With Tamil Nadu: Opens Scholarship Pathway for IndiansNUS Signs Three Year Postgraduate MOU With Tamil Nadu: Opens Scholarship Pathway for ...

The National University of Singapore signed a three-year MOU with Guidance Tamil Nadu. The pact targ...Read More Oct 14, 2026

UK Universities Flag Student Visa Refusal Surge Under 5 Percent Sponsor LimitUK Universities Flag Student Visa Refusal Surge Under 5 Percent Sponsor Limit

UK university leaders flagged a visa refusal surge in July and August 2026. Indian applicants were a...Read More Oct 9, 2026

US Proposes USD 70000 Fee Per F1 Student for First OPT RecommendationUS Proposes USD 70000 Fee Per F1 Student for First OPT Recommendation

The US Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 OPT fee per student. Indian F-1 students w...Read More Oct 9, 2026

Why Indian Students Now Choose Ireland Over the UK and EuropeWhy Indian Students Now Choose Ireland Over the UK and Europe

Ireland's education regulator named India its top student source on November 17, 2025. Indian master...Read More Oct 5, 2026

Chevening Scholarship 2027 28 Closes for Indian Applicants on 6 October 2026 at 430pm ISTChevening Scholarship 2027 28 Closes for Indian Applicants on 6 October 2026 at 430pm...

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office shuts Chevening Scholarship 2027/28 applications...Read More Oct 3, 2026

New Zealand Emerges as Top Study Destination for Indian Students in 2026New Zealand Emerges as Top Study Destination for Indian Students in 2026

Education New Zealand reports Indian enrolments have climbed sharply through the 2026 intakes. The r...Read More Sep 28, 2026

Australia Restricts Family Visa Access for International Students From November 2026Australia Restricts Family Visa Access for International Students From November 2026

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced new restrictions on family visa applications...Read More Sep 25, 2026

US Student Visa Update 2026: F-1 Duration of Status Changes Put on HoldUS Student Visa Update 2026: F-1 Duration of Status Changes Put on Hold

The F-1 duration of status rule is on hold after a federal judge blocked it on September 14, 2026. T...Read More Sep 23, 2026

UK Sponsored Study Visa Applications Fall to Lowest August Level Since 2022UK Sponsored Study Visa Applications Fall to Lowest August Level Since 2022

The UK Home Office reported that sponsored study visa applications in August 2026 fell to their lowe...Read More Sep 21, 2026

UK Study Visa Applications Fall 16% in August 2026: UK Home Office Data ShowsUK Study Visa Applications Fall 16% in August 2026: UK Home Office Data Shows

The UK Home Office reported that sponsored study visa applications fell 16% year-on-year in August 2...Read More Sep 21, 2026

Indian Students Turn to Canada, Australia and Germany Amid US Visa DelaysIndian Students Turn to Canada, Australia and Germany Amid US Visa Delays

The US State Department issued 62% fewer F-1 student visas to Indian applicants in the 2025 peak sea...Read More Sep 21, 2026