UK shuts down 32 fake universities, investigating 30 more

The UK government is cracking down on shady schools that hand out bogus degrees

5 things you need to know about plagiarism

There are serious consequences to plagiarism, even if it seems like an easy route to take. BrainGain magazine brings you a list of 5 things you need to know.

Shady recruitment agents put students' future at risk

Two news reports this week show how students pay a heavy price for scams by unscrupulous recruitment agents hired by US universities

“Quality is at the heart of what we do”: Grant McPherson of Education New Zealand

Grant McPherson, Chief Executive of Education New Zealand, spoke to BrainGain magazine, about the advantage of a New Zealand education and how the government is working towards making it better.

Fake US Colleges: Watch Out for Six Red Flags Screaming Scam

You should hear warning bells when schools tell you that you can get a degree without much time or effort. Diploma mills lure students from India and China by offering Optional Practical Training from the day of enrollment.

What accreditation says about a US university's standards

If you attend an institution that is not accredited, there’s no guarantee that the education you get will meet basic standards or be recognized by other institutions and future employers

Things to Consider when Applying Abroad

The US State Department has cautioned Indian students who are planning to go to America to be alert to the existence of predatory visa fraud rackets.

New Zealand deports 150 Indian students for fraud

The students say they were unaware that their agents faked their financial information, and opinion is divided as to whether the agents, colleges, or students should be held responsible

Indian Embassy Issues Advisory to Students, Offers Guidelines to Spotting Fake Universities

Students admitted to universities lacking faculty and curriculum may be violating visa norms, even if they possess a valid F1 visa, and are at risk of being arrested and deported.

ACT exam questions leaked by college prep program

Reuters discovers that ACT's Global Assessment Certificate program is riddled with fraud. Read more below.