Study Abroad News & Visa Updates

Visa changes, scholarships, and policy updates that affect your study abroad plans — updated regularly


Staying current with visa rules, university announcements, and policy changes across your chosen study destination can make a real difference to how — and when — you apply. This section brings together verified updates on international education from the UK, USA, Germany, Australia, Canada, and other leading destinations, with a focus on what each development actually means for Indian students, including applicants from Kerala. From visa fee changes and appointment processes to scholarship announcements and intake deadlines, we track what matters and explain it in plain terms — so you can plan your application with the most current information available.

University of Bristol GREAT Scholarship 2027 Is Open: £13,000 for Indian Master's Applicants, Apply by March 19
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University of Bristol GREAT Scholarship 2027 Is Open: £13,000 for Indian Master's Applicants, Apply by March 19

The one-year postgraduate scholarship is worth £13,000 towards tuition, with one award for India. You need an offer first, so the time to start is nowThe Unive...

Australia Consults on Student Visa Reforms: Genuine Student Test and Proof of Funds Could Change — What Indian Applicants Should Know
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Australia Consults on Student Visa Reforms: Genuine Student Test and Proof of Funds Could Change — What Indian Applicants Should Know

The Department of Home Affairs is asking for feedback on how the Genuine Student requirement and proof of funds could work in future, including an interim step ...

South Korea Proposes Linking Student Visas to Korean Language Skills: What It Could Mean for Indian Applicants
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South Korea Proposes Linking Student Visas to Korean Language Skills: What It Could Mean for Indian Applicants

A Ministry of Justice plan would reward students who reach Korean language levels with easier visa checks, work options and post-study routes. It is still a pro...

Germany's dMAT Test: New Dates in January and March 2027 for Indian Master's Applicants
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Germany's dMAT Test: New Dates in January and March 2027 for Indian Master's Applicants

Registration is open for the next two sittings of the dMAT, the aptitude test that is now part of APS documentation for many Indian master's applicants to Germa...

UK Budget Restores Two-Year Graduate Visa for Graduates of "High-Compliance" Universities: What Indian Students Should Know
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UK Budget Restores Two-Year Graduate Visa for Graduates of "High-Compliance" Universities: What Indian Students Should Know

The Chancellor's Budget says graduates of universities with a strong compliance record and good graduate outcomes will keep a two-year post-study work visa. The...

New Zealand Announces Four Student Visa Changes From October 27: Research Master's Work Rights, English Checks and a Longer Post-Course Period
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New Zealand Announces Four Student Visa Changes From October 27: Research Master's Work Rights, English Checks and a Longer Post-Course Period

Immigration New Zealand has changed work rights for new research master's students, strengthened its focus on English ability, widened its power to pause proces...

Canada's Express Entry Adds Points for High-Wage Work From November 3: What It Means for Students Planning PR
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Canada's Express Entry Adds Points for High-Wage Work From November 3: What It Means for Students Planning PR

From November 3, Canadian work experience in higher-paid occupations earns extra CRS points, and job offers no longer need an LMIA to count. For students choosi...

Australia Introduces Biometrics for Visa Applicants in India From October 26: What Students Should Know
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Australia Introduces Biometrics for Visa Applicants in India From October 26: What Students Should Know

Applicants for a new Australian visa in India may now be asked for fingerprints and a facial image. The step is simple if you are ready for it: watch your email...

India Issues Advisory for Nationals in France, Italy and Belgium: What Students Should Know
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India Issues Advisory for Nationals in France, Italy and Belgium: What Students Should Know

The Ministry of External Affairs has asked Indian nationals to stay informed and avoid protest areas. For students in or heading to France, the advice is practi...