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.
Fully funded scholarship offers experienced professionals from India the opportunity to pursue a one-year Master's degree in the UKApplications for the Chevening Scholarship 2027–28 are now open, allowing eligible Indian professionals to apply for one of the UK's best-known fully funded postgradua...
Final UCAS figures for the 2026 cycle show total and international applications at record highs, with India's application count rising further since the January deadline...
Coventry University Gets Top QS Stars Rating – Study There with IRS Study AbroadIf you’re planning to study in the UK, here’s some exciting news! Coventry University Group has achieved the highest 5-Star rating in every single category of the latest QS Stars University Ratings – making it on...
Programmes span AI, medical imaging, chip technology, and more, with applications opening in autumn 2026 for a September 2027 startThe European Commission has announced the selection of 37 new Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's (EMJM) programmes under this year's Erasmus+ call for proposals, alongside 50...
The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program is accepting applications for Kyoto University's International MBA, with a short window running August 17–28, 2026Kyoto University's Graduate School of Management has opened its application window for the International MBA (i-MBA) programme, alongside the fully fu...
At least 22 UK universities now offer blanket postgraduate fee discounts, applied automatically rather than through competitive scholarships...
A welcome change for Indian students hoping to study in Australia — the Department of Home Affairs’ recent evidence-level update shows India moving from a higher-risk band to a more moderate risk rating. That shift reduces some upfront documentation requirements for many applicants and makes the...
A group of higher education associations and labour unions has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the DHS rule set to take effect September 15, 2026A coalition of prominent US higher education organisations and labour unions has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the Department of Homeland Se...
Suppose you’ve ever walked through Fort Kochi or the streets of Thiruvananthapuram, not to mention Mahe, you’ll find the French connection closer than you think — from café names and perfume stores to the growing number of Malayalis now calling France their new study destination.And now, that...