Study Abroad

Medical coverage is mandatory for those going to study abroad

For students studying outside their home country, the preparation is much more challenging. studying a new language and learning new customs, both U.S. students studying abroad and international students going to the United States must plan for the duration of their trip - whether it's a semester or..

UK turns most preferred destination for study abroad

While foreign Universities have been dream destinations for many Indian students over the years, new patterns are emerging in the field of higher education. Students are dictated more by their needs, career possibilities and individual flair for particular subjects, in their quest for good..

Pearson partners with GMAC to launch a new global test of English

Pearson, the worldwide global leader in technology and assessment for education, announced at a media brief the launch of Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), the company's new computer-based academic test of English language proficiency in India. The test, which will be available to..

New Student visa processing for UK Universities would be simpler

There is news for those who want to fly UK for their higher studies. The process of getting the new student visa would be simpler. As per the announcement Tier 4 of the Points-based system, is likely to make the visa process simpler for applicants and prevent maltreatment of the immigration..

Dr Donald Finlay Economics Professor and Associate Dean Coventry University UK in an exclusive interview with minglebox.com

Q. Tell us about Coventry University. Coventry is an evolving and innovative university with a growing reputation for excellence in education. Independent surveys show that we provide a caring and supportive environment, enriched by a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience...

India and Scotland Get Together for Higher Education

The Universities of Scotland and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) are collaborating for higher education. The two countries signed an agreement that aims at increasing student and faculty exchange programmes, more scholarships for Indian students wanting to study in Scotland, and more..

Oxford University Falls in Higher Education Ranking

The QS/Times Higher Education Rankings for 2009 are out with some interesting developments. Though British and American varsities dominated the list of the world's 100 best universities, more institutions from Southeast Asia made their way onto it. The number of universities from Southeast Asian..

Private Foreign Universities Not Bound by Quota Law

Foreign universities and education providers setting up campuses in India are unlikely to be required to provide for reservations for Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/ST) and other backward classes (OBC). Only government education institutions are required by law to provide for reservation quotas;..

Leeds Metropolitan University Starts Offshore Campus in Bhopal

Leeds Metropolitan University, UK has announced the start of its first purpose built campus, Leeds Met India in Bhopal. This is the first South Asian campus of Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. The Leeds Met India, Bhopal is a joint partnership between Leeds Metropolitan University, UK and JSWS. ..

IIT-Patna ties up with US varsity for student exchange programme

Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT )-Patna signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Houston for exploring possibilities of cooperation in research, scholarship and exchange programmes. Soon after IIT -P director Anil K Bhowmick and Prof Ramanan Krishnamoorti, associate..

Indian student to begin Gates scholarship at Cambridge University

An Indian student is all set to begin her PhD course in Earth Sciences looking at climate change in the Indus Valley at the University of Cambridge, after being awarded a prestigious Gates Cambridge scholarship in recognition of both her academic achievements and social leadership. Yama Dixit is one..

Harvard to offer a doctorate in education leadership

The Harvard Graduate School of Education will offer a new, tuition-free doctoral degree in education leadership, its first new degree in 74 years. School officials liken the Doctor of Education Leadership Program to the education equivalent of a law or medical degree. It will be taught by faculty..

Getting a US Visa Will be Easier Now

The US Consulate in Chennai has brought down the time taken to get appointment for a visa. The consulate’s new consul for public affairs, Michael P Pelletier, announced that the waiting time is no more than 2 to 3 days even during peak months now. He also said that the consulate has improved..

Foreign education bill expected to get Cabinet nod

The proposed Foreign Educational Institutions (Regulation of Entry and Operations, Maintenance of Quality and Prevention of Commercialisation) Bill is expected to be cleared by the Union Cabinet this week, after which it will be tabled in the winter session of Parliament. After this, it will be..

Australian University Ties Up with IISc

The University of Western Australia (UWA), a leading research institute, launched 50 scholarships that will include fee discounts and liberal living allowance for meritorious Indian students. A delegation of UWA also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)...