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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..

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..

Imperial College London wants joint collaboration with Indian Universities

Established in 1907, Imperial College London is known for its research excellence. Imperial attributes its success to its international demography. “Our criteria for selecting staff and students is excellence; irrespective of culture, country or religion. Around 40% of the staff and 45% of the..

An interview with Mr Kausik Mitra the education advisor in India for the University of Sussex UK

Q. Why should a foreign student [in this case Indian] choose University of Sussex?   Sussex is a premier University in the UK which attracts students and scholarships from more than 130 countries worldwide. It has a multi-cultural dimension with teaching faculty derived from over 40..

IELTS Still a Required Exam for Entry into UK

The many reports on the changes in the UK visa requirements has led to quite a lot of confusion and conflicting reports. To clarify these misconceptions IELTS authorities say that there has been no change regarding the English language requirements to study in the UK despite the fact..

Understanding the Changes in UK Visa Process

The recent no IELTS requirement for certain courses in UK is a huge advantage for Indian students, especially those in the Punjab region. Experts say that though some education institutions in the UK accept students without IELTS, it is in the students' interest to be proficient in..

UK's Leeds University Ties Up with Jagran Social Welfare Society

Leeds Metropolitan University, UK has tied up with Jagran Social Welfare Society (JSWS), Bhopal to offer a range of undergraduate and post graduate professional courses in India through the Leeds Met India, Bhopal campus. The first academic year will start from September 2009 by..

Cambridge University launches Centre for India and Global Business

Judge Business School (JBS) at the University of Cambridge recently launched its Centre for India and Global Business (CIGB), devoted to the study of India's leading role in the global economy. Arnoud De Meyer, the Director of JBS, believes that this is a great opportunity for a..

Applying for UK Student Visa Get Tougher

Students applying for visas to study in the UK need to go through Tier 4 of the Points Based System (PBS) now. In 2006, UK introduced the PBS to manage migration to the country better. Essentially, for students what this means, they need to score 40 points in order to qualify for a..

Graduate Studies: The New Trends

Keeping in mind the current market climate globally, students have become increasingly selective about studying abroad. No longer is ranking the only measure of a university, but aspects such as funding and scholarships, placement trends, industry relevance etc are things that hold..

The United Kingdom - World-class Masters and PhD programs

If recent hype can be believed it seems the UK is rivalling that of the USA as a preferred study destination for international students. TIM ROGERS looks at what the UK has to offer and talks with some postgraduate students to find out why they were attracted to studying and working in the UK A..