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Canada vows to match Trump's tariffs ‘dollar for dollar’ as trade deal with US falls apart
Canada will match United States tariffs dollar for dollar after talks broke down. Washington plans to impose fifty percent duties on nearly twenty billion dollars of Canadian imports. These United States tariffs are set to take effect at midnight on Saturday. Canada suspended negotiations after the latest United States proposals failed to meet objectives. The country will match the United States tariffs dollar for dollar.
Affordable, high-quality education driving Indian students to Europe, Singapore: Report
Indian students are increasingly choosing Spain, Germany, Singapore, UAE, and South Korea for overseas education due to affordability and quality. While traditional destinations like the US remain popular, diversification is driven by factors like visa norms, employment opportunities, and student safety, offering a strong Return on Investment.
Trump’s visa curbs drive Indian students to UK as Keir Starmer opens doors for top talent
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes Indian talent. This, along with UK universities opening campuses in India, is drawing more Indian students. Demand for STEM and tech courses is rising. Many students are now considering leading UK schools. This trend offers new opportunities for Indian students seeking global education.
As US closes in, UK woos India’s brightest minds with study & work opportunities
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s statement welcoming top Indian talent has boosted confidence among Indian students as the US tightens visa norms. Interest in UK STEM and tech courses is rising, with colleges like Imperial and Warwick gaining traction. Several UK universities plan Indian campuses, while India remains the second-largest recipient of UK study visas globally.
Upskilling cos tailor courses as H-1B fee hike upends plans
The sharp rise in H-1B visa fees is prompting students and professionals to reconsider their study choices, universities, and careers. Non-STEM course enrolments may drop, while STEM subjects could see increased demand. Students are now more focused on the return on investment for studying in the US.
Canada revises post-study work permit courses for international students in 2025
Canada updates its Post-Graduation Work Permit program. New rules focus on in-demand jobs. Healthcare, education, and skilled trades programs now qualify. Transport programs are removed from the list. Changes affect students applying after November 1, 2024. The goal is to address labour shortages. This aligns with Express Entry updates. Language proficiency remains a requirement for applicants.
Canada election sparks hopes for revived Indian student interest amid declining enrolments
As Canada gears up for federal elections, study abroad consultants hope for a more supportive government for Indian students. A significant drop in Indian student flow to Canada, exceeding 40% between 2023 and 2024, is attributed to real estate issues and strained diplomatic ties.
Amidst Canada disfavour, the US, Australia, and the UK may win over most Indian students
The US is particularly attractive to Indian students due to its wide range of courses and universities, as well as the opportunity to work after graduation. Australia, which has shown interest in Indian students, could also gain significantly. However, some experts suggest that European universities could also benefit if they actively seek to leverage Indian talent.
USA vs Canada: Choosing the right destination for higher education
More than 23 lakh students from India go abroad for higher education annually. Factors to consider between countries include cost vs ROI, university rankings, location and climate, and scholarships. The US has greater flexibility in course selection, a larger job market with more opportunities for networking, but the admissions process is competitive and the visa process is more complicated. Canada has a more affordable cost of education, a simpler visa process, but a structured education system.
Relevance of STEM courses increasing amid tech layoffs
Over 380 tech companies laid off more than 100,000 employees in early 2023, with potential for further downsizing. The layoffs highlighted the importance of upskilling, with STEM courses offering a management training, a foolproof career option, global job opportunities, lucrative salaries and the benefit of increased chances of immigration. Graduates in STEM are in demand due to increasing dependency on technology in society, greater opportunities and higher salaries on offer.
As record number of Indians head out, studying abroad is easy, landing a job not so much
It's getting more challenging to land jobs given the slowdown in markets such as the US. Students from lower-ranked institutes and those from non-STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines are likely to be the hardest hit, according to experts, but STEM students are also facing a tough environment as tech companies resort to mass layoffs.
Indian students in US find it tough as job offers shrink
Students start applying about six months ahead for internship programmes that typically take place in the May-July period while they graduate in August-September. Finding an internship is the first step towards landing a potential full-time position, said experts.
Indian students flock to foreign universities as global jobs beckon
Foreign universities, technical institutes and B-schools not only provide world class education to students, but also prepare them for high-paying global jobs which the Indian youth see as an easy way to fast-tract their career growth.
The rise of Canada as a popular study abroad destination for Indians
New research has found that more than one-third of students surveyed rate Canada as their first choice for post-secondary studies. Moreover, 69 per cent of respondents ranked Canada as their most preferred study destination.
Number of Indian students applying abroad doubles
Foreign education platforms Collegify, ForeignAdmits, Leverage Edu and Yocket also said that the majority of applicants are targeting STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) courses in the US, followed by the UK and Canada.
Confused about where to study? This is how US, UK and Canada stack up for Indian students
While in the US, tuition fee averages $28,000 a year, but it can easily go up to $50,000 per year, depending on whether you go to a public or private university. In the UK, the average tuition is lower at about $20,000. Depending on the course and university, fees in Canada can be as low as $7,500.
Number of Indian STEM students declines in US, rises in Canada
The number of Indian students enrolled in graduate-level computer science and engineering courses at US universities declined by over 25% between academic years 2016-17 and 2018-19, an analysis by National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) has found.
With US colleges staring at 25% drop in foreign students, lawmakers ask Donald Trump to ease immigration process
Foreigners constitute around 5.5% of students enrolling in US colleges and contributed over $41 billion to the economy in fiscal year 2019, the letter addressed to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, said.
Why enrolments in US institutions by Indian students are flattening out
While the overall growth for Indian students was 12%, the enrolment of new Indian students remained almost flat at 1.3% growth over the previous fall.
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