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.
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Australia Raises Student Visa Fees to AUD 2,500 — What It Means for Your Application Budget
Subclass 500 fee up 25% from 1 July 2026; here's what changed and how to plan around it...
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US Ends "Duration of Status" for F-1 Visas: What Indian Students Should Know
DHS finalises fixed 4-year admission period for F-1, J-1, and I visa holders, effective 60 days after Federal Register publicationThe US Department of Homeland Security has finalised a rule replacing "Duration of Status" (D/S) — the system that has allowed F-1 international students to remain in t...
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Increased student intake for Australia in 2026
The Australian Government remains committed to welcoming international students from all over the world – and providing the highest quality learning experience. ...
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New German Visa Ruling has come into effect
Germany recently announced a major change in its visa policy: the informal “remonstration” (appeal) process will be abolished globally starting July 1, 2025. This procedural shift marks a sizable shift in how visa rejections are handled — and puts a spotlight on the critical importance of subm...
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New Zealand Increases Work Hours for International Students from November 2025
Big news for aspiring and current international students—New Zealand is making it even more rewarding to study in one of the world’s most student-friendly countries. From November 3, 2025, eligible tertiary and certain secondary students will be able to work up to 25 hours per week, up from...
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Germany Student Visa Appointments: Why Early Booking Matters More in 2026
With the new Consular Services Portal in place and peak season underway, appointment availability — not visa processing — is the real bottleneck for Indian applicantsIndian students applying for a Germany student visa in 2026 are finding that the appointment stage, not the visa decision itself, ...
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India Remains UK's #2 Source of International Applicants — And September 2026 Intake Seats Are Still Open
Latest UCAS data confirms India's continued demand for UK undergraduate study, while Clearing courses remain available for the September 2026 intake ...
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Austria Introduces Mandatory VFS Global Competence Check for Indian Applicants
University of Vienna, TU Graz, University of Graz, and Montanuniversität Leoben now require an in-person competence check for students from India applying from winter semester 2026/27Several leading Austrian universities have introduced a new mandatory step for Indian applicants: an in-person "Comp...
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DAAD Opens Applications for Young Ambassador Programme 2027
Applications close September 30, 2026, for students who have studied or completed a project in GermanyThe German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has opened applications for its Young Ambassador Programme 2027, a two-semester volunteer opportunity for students who have studied or worked on a project...
