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Germany is no longer just an “alternative” study-abroad destination for Indian students. In 2026, it has moved ahead of the United States as the most preferred choice, according to an Economic Times report citing an upGrad 2026 survey. The shift is significant. The report says Indian student preference for Germany rose from 25% in 2023 to 48% in 2026. Lower tuition, strong STEM programmes, clearer post-study work pathways and growing concern around US immigration and living costs are all...

The latest Financial Times MiM ranking has put management education back in the spotlight, especially for Indian students comparing global business schools with top institutions at home. The University of St Gallen in Switzerland retained its global No. 1 position, while IIM Ahmedabad stood out as the highest-ranked Indian institution in the referenced report, placed joint 27th globally. The FT Masters in Management Ranking 2026 assessed 100 English-language MiM programmes across factors such...

Australia’s latest education update has created many questions for students planning to study abroad, especially those looking at management-related VET courses. The key point is simple: Australia has stopped new international student enrolments in the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning), also known as GDML or BSB80120, at affected providers. This does not mean Australia has stopped welcoming genuine international students. It also does not affect every course, every college, or every...