Minglebox Education News - studyuk

New Student visa processing for UK Universities would be simpler

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:53:47 GMT

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 system. Sometimes back, the British government amended its student visa requirements and policies. From 1 October, 2009, it has been announced that for all Points-based system Tier 4 applications made outside the UK, the amount for meeting the maintenance criteria has to be held in the student’s..

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

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:26:56 GMT

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. Three words set us apart - employable, enterprise and entrepreneurship. Coventry University was 'Highly Commended' in the Entrepreneurial University of the Year category at the Times Higher Awards 2008 and is again recommended in this years awards later this month.. Our aim is to keep on improving...

India and Scotland Get Together for Higher Education

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:59:02 GMT

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 internships and collaborations in research and development. Scottish authorities said that the two countries will encourage joint degree development and help identify opportunities for enhanced funding to support institutional initiatives. A total of 14 Scottish universities and six..

Oxford University Falls in Higher Education Ranking

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:17:19 GMT

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 countries like Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, China and Singapore went up from 14 to 16, with the University of Tokyo the highest ranked Asian institution at the number 22 position. Though the prestigious Oxford University fell a place to number five, Britain held fort by grabbing..

Indian student to begin Gates scholarship at Cambridge University

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:20:33 GMT

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 of 90 new scholars starting at the University later this month. The scholarship programme was established in 2000 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to enable outstanding graduate students from outside the United Kingdom to study at the University. They are awarded on the basis of a..

Imperial College London wants joint collaboration with Indian Universities

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:42:33 GMT

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 student population is from overseas,” says Roy Anderson, rector, Imperial College London. However, he feels that with more students wanting an international education it is not enough for world-class institutes to attract students only to one campus. Imperial College London, too, he says, is..

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:05:49 GMT

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 countries worldwide too. Sussex has also had active collaborations with Indian institutions from IIT Delhi, IIM Bangalore, JNU and other institutions. Sussex is also a preferred institution in the Ford Foundation and World Bank Scholarships. It has consistently ranked within the Top 100 to 125..

IELTS Still a Required Exam for Entry into UK

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:58:50 GMT

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 that the UK recently introduced new immigration rules for foreign students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System. The majority of educational institutions still require international students to prove their English language ability and the IELTS is still the preferred test ..

Understanding the Changes in UK Visa Process

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:25:47 GMT

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 the English language. The Points-based Immigration System introduced earlier this year for people wanting to study or work in the UK are easy to understand and follow for Indian students, and a large number of students are flying to Britain every month. In fact the popularity of..

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

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:00:45 GMT

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 offering Leeds Metropolitan University's undergraduate courses in the field of business studies, retail marketing management, international business and HRM among others. It also plans to roll out other post-graduate courses by 2010 including MBA and MSc in various disciplines as..

Cambridge University launches Centre for India and Global Business

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:51:37 GMT

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 mutually beneficial relationship. He also thinks that people in the West constantly underestimate what they can learn from India. The centre has been established to carry out research in the areas of business especially around the themes of technology innovation, emerging global..

Applying for UK Student Visa Get Tougher

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:15:32 GMT

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 student's visa. Out of the 40 points, 30 points are for a visa letter issued by a licensed sponsor and 10 points signify that the student is financially strong enough to cover the course fees and living costs. The visa letter has to be an unconditional offer letter from the ..

Graduate Studies: The New Trends

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:38:19 GMT

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 more value to students. The general feeling among fresh graduates, who no have to compete with the increasing number of experienced but recently 'laid-off' professionals for the same jobs, is that a graduation degree alone may not suffice any more. Thus, everyone is now..

The United Kingdom - World-class Masters and PhD programs

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:05:55 GMT

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 2008 survey of more than 11,000 international students from 143 countries, published in respected newspapers such as The Guardian, The Independent and the Times Higher Education, indicated that the number one position of the USA as the world’s most popular study destination is under serious threat..