Knowing English is not enough; to study abroad, you need to demonstrate that you know the language. Until recently, students applying to foreign universities had to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (Toefl) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to provide proof of their expertise in the language. Now [...]

The DAAD scholarships help nearly 60,000 international students and researchers pursue higher education in Germany. …. DAAD scholars at Freie University, Berlin. Tirtha Banerjee, a final-year civil engineering student at Jadavpur University (JU), had never imagined that his dream to visit the legendary German Aerospace Centre (DLR) would come true so easily. Last year, when [...]

Interested in studying finance? Chandana Chandra gives an overview of what to expect The world of finance and investment banking is fascinating. Household names such as JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, CSFB and Morgan Stanley have become synonymous with exciting assignments and glamourous lifestyles. No wonder the field attracts some of the best brains. “International businesses [...]

V. Kumara Swamy takes a look at the newly opened Singapore arm of the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research When the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai, decided to go international, the welcoming arms of Singapore were hard to resist. “Our logic was simple. If business has gone global, why [...]

Going to a different country can be a little disorienting, initially. The British Council, Calcutta, is organising a pre-departure briefing for students headed for the UK. This will be held in the conference room on July 13, 20 and 27 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Students may choose any one of the three days. The briefing [...]

Make the most of the Government of Japan’s expanding educational programmes and scholarships, urges Chandana Chandra Japan. The word floods the mind with brand names such as Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Canon, Casio, Fuji, Nikon, Nippon, Nissan, Mazda, etcetera. Indeed, Japanese firms have conquered every inch of the automotive and [...]

If you want to be a global citizen, head for Webster University in Thailand. Reena Karims is beaming from ear to ear in a country known as the “Land of Smiles.” Thailand, famous for its friendly people, is now emerging as an education hub for students from across the world. And the 18-year-old Calcutta girl [...]

If you dream of a career in healthcare, head to the Boston University School of Public Health is the   suitable one. ………… Ranked consistently among the top 20 public health schools in the United States, Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) is a popular place for students from all over the world. Located in [...]

Dame Sandra Dawson, deputy vice-chancellor of Cambridge University, tells Amit Roy what the university seeks in students In India a good student is a “topper”, someone who probably comes “first class first” with very high exam marks. In the old days, he would “proceed to the UK for higher studies”. Dame Sandra Dawson, a senior [...]

If you are aiming for the food service business, check out the Kendall School of Culinary Arts:- …………. Some jobs are here to stay. Slowdown or no slowdown, the hospitality industry is full of activity. More so the restaurant business. Fast food joints, five-star fine dining, theme restaurants — there are so many options today [...]