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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Canada Lets Work Permit Holders Study Short Courses Without a Study Permit
A new IRCC policy, effective September 4, 2026, removes a longstanding barrier for foreign workers wanting to upgrade skills or credentials while employed in Ca...
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Canada Opens Its Flagship PhD Scholarship to International Students for 2026/27
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D), one of Canada's most prestigious federally funded PhD awards, is now open to applicants of any c...
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New Zealand's 5-Year Student Visa Gets More Flexible, as Indian Approvals Rise
From July 20, 2026, eligible students can change academic discipline without a fresh visa application — alongside a genuine, sustained improvement in approval...
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Australia's Student Visa Refusal Rate Hits a 10-Year High
Department of Home Affairs data shows 24.2% of student visa applications were refused as of June 2026 — here's what's driving it and what a strong application...
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Australia Cancels Graduate Diploma Course for New International Students
Government says the course was associated with visa misuse and high rates of non-completion; existing students can complete their studiesAustralia has cancelled...
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US Shortens F-1 Post-Study Grace Period to 30 Days From September 15
The window to leave the US, transfer schools, or change status after finishing a degree is being cut in half, alongside the end of Duration of StatusAs part of ...
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Indian Student Enrolment in Germany Hits a Record 69,816
Indian students are now Germany's largest international student group, with enrolment up 17.5% in a single year, according to DAAD figuresIndian student enrolme...
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Australia Holds Its International Student Numbers Steady for 2027
The government has confirmed its 2027 planning level for new international student commencements will match 2026, giving universities — and applicants — a s...
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Canada's Study Permit Proof-of-Funds Requirement Rises to CAD 23,448 From September 1
The routine annual adjustment applies to study permit applications submitted on or after September 1, 2026 — here's what to budget forCanada's Immigration, Re...
