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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Indian Student Arrivals in the US Fall 39% in August 2026 — What It Means for Applicants Planning Ahead
Arrivals of Indian students on F and M visas dropped to 25,321 in August, the lowest August total since 2020, as visa delays, stricter screening and uncertainty...
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UK Student Visa Decisions Are Taking Up to Four Months in Some Cases — Why Applying Early Matters
Reports this week show some UK study visa decisions running far past the three-week standard, with the £500 priority service also delayed. For students plannin...
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Kyoto University's Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Opens November 4 — Start Now
The two-year scholarship for master's students from Asia, India included, covers tuition and a monthly living allowance. The application window is only ten days...
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Mitsui & Co. Scholarship Program for India 2027 Opens: Fully Funded Bachelor's Study in Japan, Applications Close November 8
The programme funds Indian school-leavers for 5.5 years in Japan — language training in Tokyo followed by a four-year bachelor's degree — with a monthly liv...
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France Announces Measures to Stop International Students Losing Legal Status Over Paperwork Delays
Two French ministers have announced longer-validity student permits, a cap on renewal documents and new support centres — aimed at preventing gaps in residenc...
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New Zealand Student Visa Refusals Rise to 34% as INZ Steps Up Fraud Checks — Why Document Accuracy Now Decides Outcomes
Reports based on Immigration New Zealand figures show a sharp rise in refusals of full-fee student visas between July and September 2026. INZ says its requireme...
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Canada Study Permit Approval Rates Climb in 2026 as New Arrivals Stay Far Below the Cap
Fewer international students are arriving in Canada this year, but those who apply are being approved at noticeably higher rates — and postgraduate applicants...
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UK Universities Tighten Offers as Visa Scrutiny Rises — India Remains One of the Lowest-Risk Source Countries
A Financial Times analysis of Home Office data shows offer withdrawals climbing sharply for several countries in 2026, but Indian applicants' rate remains far l...
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France Opens Eiffel Scholarship Applications for 2027: Master's and PhD Students Can Apply Through Universities
The French government scholarship offers a monthly allowance of €1,200 for master's students and €2,100 for doctoral scholars, alongside additional benefits...
