UK Implements New Student Visa Rules

Significant changes to the UK student visa system have come into effect.To qualify for entry to study in the UK under the new system, students will be required to score 40 points. 30 points will be scored from having an unconditional offer of study from a licensed UK education provider while the remaining 10 will come from verifiable proof of funds to cover tuition and living costs.

5 reasons you should be studying in Australia

BrainGain magazine brings you 5 reasons to study in Australia. Other than Hugh Jackman, of course.

Are US firms planning to hire international MBA graduates in 2018?

The Graduate Management Admission Council’s survey shows US hiring of international MBA graduates has "softened".

U.S. Hands Out 4,000 Visas to Indian Students

The United States received a whopping 90,000 student visa applications from India, and handed out 4,000 visas.

'Blacklisted' U.S. College Nightmare: Air India offloads 19 Indian Students

Air India stopped 19 students from Hyderabad from boarding a flight to San Francisco as they ran the risk of being deported when they arrived on the West Coast to enroll in two 'blacklisted' U.S schools.

UK Student Visa Reforms at a Glance

In March 2011, following a 3 month consultation on the reform of the student route, the UK government announced a package of reforms to Tier 4 of the points based system. These changes are being introduced in stages and concern sponsor accreditation, student entry requirements, entitlements and post-study arrangements. Two tranches of changes have already been introduced – in April and on 4 July - and further changes will be introduced in April 2012.

Hordes of Indian, Chinese Students Caught in Feds Fake College Sting

Federal investigators create a fake university in New Jersey to catch 'pay-to-stay' student visa schemers.

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.

Your guide to the Australian Student Visa Application

BrainGain decodes Australia’s student visa process. Here is a step by step guide.

US Social Media Surveillance is New Normal for Foreign Students

The Harvard student blocked from coming to the US at Logan Airport could enter this week, but Uncle Sam’s social media scrutiny is here to stay.