international education
UK Universities Suspend Admissions from Pakistan and Bangladesh Due to Rising Visa Misuse Concerns
Dec 06, 2025 12:38 am CST
Multiple British universities have implemented admission restrictions for Pakistani and Bangladeshi students following concerns about visa abuse and asylum claims. At least nine UK institutions have suspended recruitment from these countries after the government tightened visa compliance thresholds, requiring universities to maintain visa refusal rates below 5% while Pakistan and Bangladesh currently face rejection rates of 18% and 22% respectively.
62 Indian Students Denied Entry to US: Comprehensive Analysis of International Student Challenges and Government Response
Dec 04, 2025 08:38 pm CST
The Indian government reports that 62 Indian students have been denied entry to the United States over the past five years, while providing comprehensive data on student deportations from multiple countries. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh cited incomplete documentation and inability to answer field-related questions as common reasons, while outlining how the government monitors and protects nearly 1.9 million Indian students studying across 153 countries worldwide.
Indian Rupee Hits Historic 90-Mark Against US Dollar: Economic Impact and Consequences for Overseas Students
Dec 03, 2025 06:27 pm CST
The Indian rupee has depreciated to a record low of 90.13 against the US dollar, affecting domestic markets and significantly increasing costs for Indian students studying abroad. This 7% slide since early 2025 has impacted everything from tuition fees to living expenses, with students in the US facing the steepest increases. The currency weakness stems from weak capital flows, persistent importer demand, and uncertainty over the India-US trade deal, potentially fueling inflation across multiple sectors.
Chinese Families Pursue American Education Despite US-China Tensions: An Enduring Educational Investment
Oct 29, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Despite deteriorating US-China relations, Chinese families continue investing heavily in American education, with parents paying upwards of $100,000 annually for their children to access diverse learning opportunities and international exposure at US institutions. While political tensions and visa uncertainties create challenges, the prestige and quality of American universities remain powerful attractions for Chinese families seeking educational advancement and global perspectives for their children.
How Ancient India's Computational Positivism Shaped Modern Artificial Intelligence: Insights from Nick Booker at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 18, 2025 06:47 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, IndoGenius co-founder Nick Booker presented compelling arguments for why the 21st century marks the re-emergence of Indian civilization, highlighting how India's historical approach to computational positivism directly influences modern artificial intelligence development. Booker contrasted European axiomatic model-making with India's reality-based computational methods, suggesting that India's philosophical traditions offer valuable frameworks for addressing contemporary technological challenges.
Nick Booker of IndoGenius: Pioneering Global Educational Partnerships at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 11, 2025 11:15 am CST
Nick Booker, co-founder and CEO of IndoGenius, will attend the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi. With a distinguished career creating experiential learning programs connecting over 1,600 international students with India, Booker advises global institutions on Indian partnerships. Under his leadership, IndoGenius has facilitated 400+ internships across major Indian companies and is currently developing innovative educational initiatives including a research university campus in Madhya Pradesh.
Nick Booker: IndoGenius Co-Founder Bridging Global Education with India at NDTV World Summit
Oct 10, 2025 10:54 pm CST
Nick Booker, co-founder and CEO of IndoGenius, will be a featured speaker at the NDTV World Summit 2025. With an impressive track record of creating experiential learning programs that have connected over 1,600 international students with India, Booker has established partnerships with prestigious institutions worldwide while developing innovative educational initiatives including a major development project in Madhya Pradesh and mobile learning applications for Indian students.