Australia has increased international student visa fees once more, without prior notice or consultation with the education sector. With effect from 1 July 2026, the changes make Australia the world's most expensive study destination, raising fresh concerns about its global competitiveness.

The aim of pursuing your academic degrees in America might prove to be challenging, especially when it comes to English language proficiency tests. Many students find it challenging to choose the right English language examination due to fear of delays and bias in the evaluation process. Well, the solution to your problem is the PTE Academic test. More than 1,500 universities in the USA accept the score of PTE Academic as a replacement for IELTS scores, including Harvard and Columbia. This guide presents a complete list of Universities in the USA accept PTE instead of IELTS along with all the necessary information on minimum scores. 

Each year, 145 students belonging to the most marginalised segments of Indian society, including the SCs, STs, Denotified Nomadic & Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, and Traditional Artisans, receive once in lifetime opportunity to pursue their Masters/Ph.D. at a world-renowned university on a 100% scholarship sponsored by the Government of India. Sounds exciting, right? The National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) is a dedicated program that covers tuition, living costs, airfare, and even visa fees for students. The scholarship program also entails an annual payment of $15,400 for the USA and all other countries, except for the UK. For students in the UK, the allowance is £9,900 per year. Explore below to uncover information in detail.

One of the common question that every student think of before selecting a study-abroad country is: Which country is easiest for Indian students to get PR in? Well, the answer should be Canada. It is the easiest and fastest country for Indian students to get PR in 2026, with Express Entry processing in 6–12 months and no points competition for healthcare or engineering graduates. Australia is the most structured, with a clear points-based system and 65+ points qualifying for a permanent 189 visa. Germany is the most cost-effective, with near-zero tuition plus PR after 5 years' employment. However, the right answer depends on your occupation, budget, and how quickly you need certainty.

If you are an Indian professional and want to work in Europe, then the European Union Blue Card would definitely be the quickest way for you. It is basically a work and residence visa designed for highly skilled non-EU citizens. The EU Blue Card is valid in 25 countries across the European Union. In 2023 alone, Germany issued 69,000 Blue Cards, which is almost 78% issued within the EU Blue Card countries. This writing piece gives you an insight into who is eligible for working in Europe, what the salaries for the year 2026 will be, how to apply when residing in India, and the duration of time for obtaining permanent residency.