Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.- Malcolm X

Students and parents, hope you’re all doing great. Those of you in the UK would have been on the edge, with the A-level exam results being declared this Thursday. With the fall intake just around the corner, international students may have already arrived at their destinations. That spells a mix of thrill and apprehension, right?

At this point, all advice and tips regarding getting started with your classes, finding accommodations, and settling down will be valuable, whether you are studying in your home country or abroad.

As your guiding partner, we are here again with the next issue of our weekly newsletter. Once again, we have insights into the most popular academic programmes, scholarships, and career opportunities bundled up for you. And you can also check the weekly updates on the education industry.

At lurnable.com, we are committed to providing guidance, support, and information to students and parents seeking to help them make the education and career choices appropriate for them. TOGETHER, WE CAN!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK ON LURNABLE

A GUIDE FOR PARENTS MOVING TO THE UK- EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR ALL LEVELS

Moving to the UK is a great decision for families because it opens them to an excellent lifestyle, lucrative financial opportunities, and long-term settlement. But migrating with a family means you need to know your options for education for your children. We have a comprehensive guide for parents moving to the UK seeking educational opportunities for their children at all levels. Read more

GREAT NEWS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN THE US- NEW DEGREES ADDED TO STEM OPT

International students studying STEM in the US have more opportunities now, with the country adding new degrees to the post-graduate STEM OPT programme. In a recent development, the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List has been extended with eight additional fields of study. The new additions will be favourable for qualifying F-1 nonimmigrant students seeking a two-year extension of post-completion OPT. Read more

FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

EXAMS

NATA 2024- LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR ARCHITECTURAL JOURNEY

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is the entrance exam for students seeking admission to undergraduate Architecture programmes (5-year BArch) in colleges across India. This comprehensive guide offers details about the eligibility criteria, pattern, application process, and important dates for the exam. Read more

CAREERS

UNLEASH YOUR ARTISTIC CAREER: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BECOMING A COMIC ILLUSTRATOR

Are you a creative soul with a passion for storytelling and an artistic flair? If so, a career as a comic illustrator might be the perfect fit for you. Not only does this profession allow you to bring characters to life and create captivating visuals, but it also offers a unique pathway to success. In this exciting field, you have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, ranging from comic books and graphic novels to animations and video games. Know more

SCHOLARSHIPS

STUDY 100% FREE IN POLAND- TOP FULLY-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

Poland is among the most preferred study-abroad destinations in Europe because it offers quality education on a budget. The living costs are optimal as well. It has more than 400 universities with almost 1 million students on their rolls. You can check your eligibility for a fully-funded scholarship to get into one of the best institutions in the country and study free of cost. Know more

JOURNEYS

FROM TAMIL NADU TO SWEDEN: A MASTERS ABROAD IN AGROECOLOGY

The journey of Advaith Chakravarthy Shankarkumar, a 27-year-old from Tamil Nadu, India is a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring international students. After completing a bachelor's studies in Agricultural Sciences from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore, Advaith wanted to pursue his study-abroad goals. He went on to pursue a master’s programme in Agroecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in 2019. Learn more

HOT OFF THE PRESS

LAST MOMENT WAITING FOR TURING FUNDS STRESSES OUT UK STUDENTS

The Turing Scheme emerged as the funding option for UK students after Brexit. The scheme started in 2021, but it is falling short due to a lack of transparency and extended funding timelines. Even as 40,000 students are set to get study abroad funding from the government this year, the last-moment wait for Turing funds is stressing them out.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LEVY IS NO LONGER IN CONSIDERATION FOR AUS INSTITUTIONS

After the suggestion of levying a fee on international students in the Universities Accord interim report, Australian institutions have rejected the proposal. The suggestion aims to address the sector’s funding shortfalls and protect it against future economic shocks. However, organisations representing Australian institutions expressed their concern about it, citing the problem of a financial burden on international students.

FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO BOOST THE INFLOW OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN SOUTH KOREA

South Korea’s education minister has unveiled a much-anticipated five-year plan to attract more international higher education students to the country. South Korea aims to bring in 300,000 international students by 2027 to deal with the aging population crisis. The situation has resulted in a rapid drop in the number of young school-age citizens in the country.

A DECREASE IN ACCEPTANCE TO UK UNIVERSITY COURSES AFTER THE A-LEVEL RESULTS

As students in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales received their A-level grades this week, there was a disappointing decrease of 2.6% in the number of pupils accepted onto the university degree courses in the UK. The growth of the student population in the UK is another concern as it spells stiffer competition for available seats. Tension mounts are the GCSE exam results are expected in the coming week.

SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT FOR THE FIRST MASTERS IN PUBLIC POLICY BATCH BY IIT DELHI’S SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi’s School of Public Policy (SPP) marked another feat with the successful placement of the students of its first batch of Masters in Public Policy (MPP) graduates. The placement process included 19 of the 21 students receiving their degrees this year. 18 of them bagged 21 offers from diverse organizations in a drive including 27 organisations.

SEPTEMBER 2023 APPLICATIONS FOR MSC CYBERSECURITY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OPENED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

The University of Sheffield, UK has opened the September 2023 application process for its MSc Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence programme. The course covers the application of these skills in business and industry. With the concepts of AI and cybersecurity trending, these skills will likely be in high demand in the future.

ANNUAL LIST OF FAKE INDIAN UNIVERSITIES RELEASED BY THE UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION (UGC)

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the annual list of 20 fake universities in India. Since these universities are not authorised to confer degrees, students must avoid falling for these institutions. Most of them are located in Delhi (8) and Uttar Pradesh (4). Before seeking admission to a university, students and parents must verify its legitimacy by checking the UGC recognition status.

With this, our weekly newsletter comes to an end, and we hope we have provided some valuable insights. We will be back with more next week. Until then, you can keep browsing lurnable.com for the latest updates.

Have a great week ahead!