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Under the proposed changes, foreign students on OPT would no longer enjoy this exemption. This means they would have to pay an additional 15.3% on their earnings

Updated : Aug 5, 2025

US Congress may end to OPT tax exemption in DIGNITY Act: What does it mean for Indian students

The OPT program allows international graduates to gain work experience in the US for up to 12 months, or 36 months for STEM graduates. Currently, these students are exempt from FICA taxes—which include Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) contributions—saving them and their employers a combined 15.3% in payroll taxes.

Updated : Aug 5, 2025

SAT season begins: Registrations open for Indian students; Check 2025-26 test dates

The August test kicks off a high-stakes admission cycle, especially for Class 12 students aiming for early decision or international university deadlines

Visa fees up, social media under watch, but US pushes college fairs across India

Updated : Aug 5, 2025

US agency pushes study abroad dream in India even as visa rules tighten for students

EducationUSA, the official source of information on US higher education, announced it will host eight education fairs across India between August 9 and 17, featuring more than 50 accredited US universities

‘Trapping us here’: China tightens overseas travel rules for state staff and retirees

Updated : Aug 5, 2025

China's Travel ban on teachers: Nation bars public workers from going abroad without approval

Some are even being forced to surrender passports or seek multi-layered approvals before leaving the country, even for personal trips

Post-study visas and tech careers make Ireland a rising star for Indian students

Updated : Aug 4, 2025

Ireland draws more Indian students with affordable degrees, strong job options; Details here

The country recently crossed a key milestone, welcoming 40,400 foreign students, a 15% increase from the previous year and its highest-ever recorded total

Matriculation exams in English from 2028 as Finland targets skilled migrant families

Updated : Aug 4, 2025

Finland opens doors for skilled Indians: Nation to begin English-medium curriculum from 2026

The new law enables schools to offer an English-language pathway through the full Finnish curriculum, expanding education options for internationally mobile families.

The user, who says they earned an MEng from University College London and made up to £70,000 a year while working in the UK, pulls no punches in their critique.

Updated : Jul 31, 2025

'UK isn’t your migration shortcut': Indian engineer’s blunt reality check on social media for students

Highlighting shifting migration trends, the user noted, “4-5 years ago, all shops had no Indians working in them, and now every shop has only Indians working in it,” pointing to what they see as growing saturation in low-skilled jobs.

Countries where Indian students can study free or with full funding

Updated : Jul 31, 2025

Tuition fees soar in US, UK: These countries now offer full scholarships for Indian students

In 2025, countries such as Germany, Norway, South Korea, and the Netherlands have emerged as strong alternatives, offering tuition-free public education or full scholarships targeted at global talent

As Trump freezes grants, Harvard agrees to hand over staff data but shields student roles

Updated : Jul 30, 2025

Harvard to hand over staff job records withholding student roles amid Trump admin probe

In an email to employees sent Tuesday, the university disclosed that it had received a notice of inspection and a related subpoena from the Department of Homeland Security earlier this month.

Dream admit vs real money: Indian student’s post triggers Reddit debate on MS in Germany

Updated : Jul 29, 2025

Rs 13 LPA job or a Master’s in Germany? Reddit post sparks debate over what’s ‘settling’

Now, with friends and mentors warning that the corporate job may be a “safe” or even “mediocre” choice compared to a European Master’s, the Redditor said they’re second-guessing the decision

With UK in sight, Indian students focus on jobs, skills and real-world outcomes

Updated : Jul 29, 2025

Indian students eye career outcomes: UK universities highlight post-study opportunities

With competition for international talent heating up, UK universities highlight how employability support services, access to industry networks, and the UK’s Graduate Route visa are necessary for students

India–UK free trade deal signed at Chequers; PMs eye tariff cuts, education ties

Updated : Jul 26, 2025

UK–India trade deal signed: Six British universities to open campuses in India

The deal aims to double bilateral trade between India and the UK, from €60 billion to €120 billion by 2030, by reducing or eliminating tariffs on key goods and services

US tightens student visa checks: Indian students face social media scans, entry delays

Updated : Jul 26, 2025

F-1 students must go public online: Indian students face entry delays as US expands vetting

Under the new policy, visa applicants must also adjust the privacy settings of their social media profiles to “public” so that officials can evaluate online behaviour during the screening process

UK, US lose favour among Indian students in 2024; MEA data flags sharp decline

Updated : Jul 26, 2025

India sees sharp fall in students heading to US, UK, Canada; Russia and Bangladesh gain

The number of students heading abroad fell from 8.92 lakh in 2023 to 7.59 lakh this year, with Canada, the US, and the UK seeing the steepest declines

To survive, he advised Indians to pursue “tax-efficient” careers like freelancing, digital services, and remote consulting—what he calls the rise of the “1-person agency.”

Updated : Jul 25, 2025

'Don’t hire Indians': Finfluencer warns Trump’s tech war could crush Indian futures

Heightened scrutiny of H-1B visas—used extensively by Indian IT professionals—has prompted legal advisers to caution workers against overseas travel and to brace for tougher reentry and employment conditions.

Germany’s top universities offer tuition-free medical MScs for 2025 and 2026 intake

Updated : Jul 24, 2025

Germany offers tuition-free biomedical MSc degrees in English: Here are top options

Germany’s public universities offer tuition-free MSc programmes across a range of disciplines, including biomedical sciences

Countries like Canada, Germany and Australia — with clearer post-study work options and faster paths to permanent residency — are now seen as more stable alternatives.

Updated : Jul 24, 2025

Is the American Dream fading? Why international students are rethinking the US route

The once-sought-after Optional Practical Training (OPT) and H-1B visa pathways now feel like a gamble, particularly with ongoing reforms and fluctuating policies that seem to move the goalposts for international graduates.

Harvard faces State Department investigation over exchange programme and federal backlash

Updated : Jul 24, 2025

Harvard under trouble again? US opens probe into institute's J-1 visa role amid compliance concerns

The probe will assess whether Harvard remains eligible to sponsor international students and scholars under the J-1 visa system

Updated : Jul 23, 2025

New student forex card: No markup, free ATM use & Rs 15K cashback on fee transfers

BookMyForex, a MakeMyTrip subsidiary, unveils a new student forex card featuring zero markup fees, free ATM withdrawals, and up to Rs 15,000 cashback on fee transfers, aimed at easing financial burdens for students studying abroad.

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Updated : Jul 23, 2025

‘F*** off, Indian’: Indian student left unconscious after attack in Australia, hate crime suspected

Eyewitnesses said the attackers emerged from another vehicle and launched the assault without provocation

Indian families lost ₹1,700 crore to hidden remittance fees while funding study abroad

Updated : Jul 18, 2025

Rs 1,700 cr lost in exchange: How Indian families are bleeding money on foreign education- Report

The report shows that over 95% of student remittances, estimated at ₹85,000 to ₹93,500 crore ($10–11 billion) annually, are processed through conventional banking systems

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US Congress may end to OPT tax exemption in DIGNITY Act: What does it mean for Indian students

SAT season begins: Registrations open for Indian students; Check 2025-26 test dates

US agency pushes study abroad dream in India even as visa rules tighten for students

China's Travel ban on teachers: Nation bars public workers from going abroad without approval

Ireland draws more Indian students with affordable degrees, strong job options; Details here

Finland opens doors for skilled Indians: Nation to begin English-medium curriculum from 2026

'UK isn’t your migration shortcut': Indian engineer’s blunt reality check on social media for students

Tuition fees soar in US, UK: These countries now offer full scholarships for Indian students

Harvard to hand over staff job records withholding student roles amid Trump admin probe

Rs 13 LPA job or a Master’s in Germany? Reddit post sparks debate over what’s ‘settling’

Indian students eye career outcomes: UK universities highlight post-study opportunities

UK–India trade deal signed: Six British universities to open campuses in India

F-1 students must go public online: Indian students face entry delays as US expands vetting

India sees sharp fall in students heading to US, UK, Canada; Russia and Bangladesh gain

'Don’t hire Indians': Finfluencer warns Trump’s tech war could crush Indian futures

Germany offers tuition-free biomedical MSc degrees in English: Here are top options

Is the American Dream fading? Why international students are rethinking the US route

Harvard under trouble again? US opens probe into institute's J-1 visa role amid compliance concerns

New student forex card: No markup, free ATM use & Rs 15K cashback on fee transfers

‘F*** off, Indian’: Indian student left unconscious after attack in Australia, hate crime suspected

Rs 1,700 cr lost in exchange: How Indian families are bleeding money on foreign education- Report

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