https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom Latest study abroad news for Indian students — visa updates, scholarship alerts, university rankings, and immigration news. en-IN Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:04:15 GMT info@gsstudyabroad.com (GS Study Abroad) info@gsstudyabroad.com (GS Study Abroad) 60 https://gsstudyabroad.com/images/og/logo.jpg https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/india-overtakes-china-largest-international-student-source-2025 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/india-overtakes-china-largest-international-student-source-2025 For the first time in over a decade, India has surpassed China as the largest source country of international students globally. Over 1.3 million Indian students are currently enrolled in universities abroad, with the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and the USA recording record Indian student intake Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Research Team Global Education News india study-abroad-statistics 2025 international-students https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/uk-extends-graduate-route-visa-stem-3-years-2026 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/uk-extends-graduate-route-visa-stem-3-years-2026 The UK Home Office has confirmed that the Graduate Route visa will be extended from 2 to 3 years for graduates of qualifying STEM degree programs, effective from April 2026. The change benefits thousands of Indian students in engineering, computer science, data science, and healthcare. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT GS Visa Expert Team Visa Updates uk graduate-route-visa stem uk-visa-2026 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/canada-study-permit-new-restrictions-2026-indian-students https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/canada-study-permit-new-restrictions-2026-indian-students Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced updated conditions for international student study permits, including stricter enrollment verification, enhanced PGWP eligibility requirements, and new financial proof standards effective January 2026. Indian students are advised to r Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT GS Visa Expert Team Visa Updates canada study-permit ircc canada-2026 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/germany-blocked-account-requirement-increase-2026 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/germany-blocked-account-requirement-increase-2026 The German government has confirmed the updated Sperrkonto (blocked account) requirement for student visa applicants from January 2026. The minimum balance is now €11,208 (€934/month), up from the previous amount. Indian students applying for German student visas or the Ausbildung visa must ensure t Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT GS Visa Expert Team Visa Updates germany blocked-account sperrkonto germany-visa-2026 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/australia-post-study-work-visa-age-limit-raised-50-years https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/australia-post-study-work-visa-age-limit-raised-50-years The Australian Government has amended the eligibility criteria for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), raising the maximum age limit from 45 to 50 years. The change, effective March 2026, opens post-study work opportunities in Australia to a significantly larger pool of international graduat Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Counselling Team Immigration News australia temporary-graduate-visa subclass-485 age-limit https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/ireland-third-level-graduate-scheme-expanded-level-8-2026 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/ireland-third-level-graduate-scheme-expanded-level-8-2026 The Irish Government has confirmed that the Third Level Graduate Scheme stay-back provision will now be available to all graduates of Level 8 (honours bachelor's) and above qualifications from Irish HEIs, including those from Technological Universities. Previously, the 24-month stay was restricted t Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Counselling Team Immigration News ireland graduate-scheme third-level ireland-visa https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/qs-world-university-rankings-2025-best-universities-indian-students https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/qs-world-university-rankings-2025-best-universities-indian-students The QS World University Rankings 2025 have been released, with key changes relevant to Indian students. MIT retains the #1 position, while notable movements in the top 100 affect which universities offer the strongest return on investment for Indian applicants studying abroad. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Research Team University Rankings qs-rankings 2025-rankings world-rankings universities https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/times-higher-education-rankings-2025-european-universities https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/times-higher-education-rankings-2025-european-universities The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 show European institutions — particularly German and Dutch universities — improving their positions significantly, reinforcing the case for European study destinations among budget-conscious Indian students seeking globally ranked degre Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Research Team University Rankings the-rankings times-higher-education 2025 european-universities https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/chevening-scholarships-2026-27-applications-open-november-deadline https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/chevening-scholarships-2026-27-applications-open-november-deadline The UK government's Chevening Scholarship programme for the 2026–27 academic year is now accepting applications from eligible Indian nationals. The application portal is open until 4 November 2025. Chevening funds a fully-paid one-year master's degree at any UK university. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Counselling Team Scholarship News chevening uk-scholarship fully-funded masters deadline https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/daad-scholarship-2026-applications-deadline-october-2025 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/daad-scholarship-2026-applications-deadline-october-2025 The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has opened applications for its 2026 scholarship programmes for Indian students. The most relevant program — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) — closes in October 2025. DAAD funds a master's degree in Germany with a monthly stipend of €861. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Counselling Team Scholarship News daad germany-scholarship german-scholarship-india masters https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/france-eiffel-excellence-scholarship-stipend-increase-2026 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/france-eiffel-excellence-scholarship-stipend-increase-2026 Campus France has confirmed that the monthly stipend for Eiffel Excellence Scholarship holders will increase from €1,181 to €1,300 for the 2026 cycle. The Eiffel Scholarship funds master's and PhD programs at French grandes écoles and universities, including flights and accommodation support. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Counselling Team Scholarship News france eiffel-scholarship france-scholarship masters https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/ucas-application-deadlines-2026-key-dates-uk-universities https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/ucas-application-deadlines-2026-key-dates-uk-universities UCAS has published all key application deadlines for the 2026 UK university intake. With Oxford and Cambridge requiring the earliest submissions and most other universities accepting applications until the January 2026 deadline, this timeline guide is essential for Indian students planning to start Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Counselling Team Admission Alerts ucas uk-admissions application-deadline uk-2026 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/germany-aps-certificate-processing-time-increase-2026-apply-early https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/germany-aps-certificate-processing-time-increase-2026-apply-early The German Embassy in India has issued an advisory warning of significantly increased processing times for APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) certificate applications. Indian students applying to German universities for 2026 are strongly advised to begin their APS application at least 10 weeks before thei Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT GS Visa Expert Team Admission Alerts germany aps-certificate germany-admissions processing-time https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/india-study-abroad-applications-rise-35-percent-2025-26 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/india-study-abroad-applications-rise-35-percent-2025-26 New data from major study abroad destinations confirms that applications from Indian students increased by an average of 35% in the 2025–26 academic year. The UK, Canada, and Germany recorded the highest growth, while Australia and Ireland also saw strong upticks as Indian families continue to inves Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Research Team Global Education News india study-abroad-growth statistics 2025-26 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/france-talent-passport-visa-4-years-non-eu-graduates-2026 https://gsstudyabroad.com/newsroom/france-talent-passport-visa-4-years-non-eu-graduates-2026 France has updated its Passeport Talent (Talent Passport) immigration category, extending the duration of the initial permit from 2 to 4 years for non-EU graduates of French grandes écoles and universities who secure employment in their field. The change significantly improves France's competitivene Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT GS Study Abroad Counselling Team Immigration News france passeport-talent france-immigration post-study-work