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Career Coach -August'08 |
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IN THIS ISSUE:
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- Sweden
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- Wales
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Dear student, We continue in our efforts to bring you the most updated information in education and careers from across the globe. Our team continuously engages in research on new opportunities, changes in policies and practices that impact your decision making In this issue we draw your attention to tidbits and news that is both interesting and useful. We hope you enjoy reading…… Best Wishes Shyamala Elango
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India
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University for Returned Overseas Indians to Open in Bangalore
India 's first university for Indians who live outside the country is to open in Bangalore . The institution, which is to be set up by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education Trust, will aim to take advantage of demand for higher education among the huge population of Indians living abroad. The institution will be up and running in time for the next academic year, according to a report in The Mangalorean .
Scholarship for Overseas Indian children Common Entrance Test on 26th October apply by 9th of next month
Overseas Indian students wanting to avail Indian Government's Scholarships for pursuing under graduate courses in India will have to take a common entrance test on 26th of October. The test will be held in 40 selected countries where there is a large concentration of persons of Indian origin and NRIs. The last date for receipt of applications is 9th of September. This is a major change from the schedule followed in previous years when the entrance test used to be held in April-May.
Integrated Programs in India
The Integrated programs have been instituted in India to make Indian education suitable for the new knowledge economy. There are a wide variety of integrated programs, most common being the five-year combined bachelor and master's programs. While an institution may have its own rationale for delivering integrated programs, quality enhancement is the driving force behind the government's belief in fast-track research degree programs . For a list of integrated programs available in India please visit www.university-admission-services.com
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B.C. Government Halts Operation of Unlicensed Colleges
The province of British Columbia has blacklisted a private postsecondary college, more than two years after it became aware the institution was offering unauthorized university degrees. The Ministry of Advanced Education posted a statement on its website advising that Rutherford University , Rutherford College and Senior University have been operating in B.C. in contravention of the law and have been ordered to stop
Algoma University College Upgraded to University Status
Under legislation tabled by the Ontario government in May Algoma University College is to become Algoma University . Located in Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma University College is presently an affiliated college of Laurentian University in Sudbury . The government announcement means students graduating from Algoma will no longer receive Laurentian degrees; instead they will receive their degrees directly from Algoma.
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Boston-Area Colleges Thank Weak Dollar for Surge in Overseas Applicants
Overseas enrollments are set to increase sharply this year. As the dollar has lost value to major currencies around the world, so the cost of an American education has become more affordable for those shopping for an overseas education, especially when compared to competitor countries such as the UK , where the currency is much stronger. There seems to be an upsurge in the number of applications this year and this is expected to reverse the declining trends brought forth by the September 11 events.
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst expects an approximately 20 percent increase in new international students this fall, while Northeastern University will enroll 17 percent more students than last year's class. Foreign students will comprise nearly one-quarter of Babson College 's incoming class, after a 67 percent rise in their numbers
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British Academic Presence Increases in South Australia with Development of First Independent Campus
After the signing of an agreement in May between University College London (UCL) and the South Australian government, UCL will next year become the first UK university with a campus in Australia The South Australian government has also welcomed US-based Carnegie Mellon University to Adelaide . Under the terms of the agreement, the school will start work in 2009 and become fully operational the following year. Up to 60 students are expected to enroll in its two-year masters program in energy and resources but the school will also offer executive education programs for senior industry executives and engineering managers.
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Sweden to Do Away with Free Education for Foreigners
Sweden is one of the few countries that still offers free schooling to overseas students; however, recent comments by higher education minister suggest that is about to change. The fees will be based on the costs incurred by the universities themselves. At the same time, a system of stipends will be implemented for students lacking sufficient funds to pay tuition. The new tuition system would be implemented on January 1st, 2010 , at the latest. Back to top
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MU Opens Singapore Campus
Students began classes in June at the new Singapore campus of Queen Margaret University , Edinburgh . The QMU Asia Campus is a joint venture between Queen Margaret University , Edinburgh and the East Asia Institute of Management .
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Catering to Heavy Demand from Overseas Students, New Center Opens
A public-private collaboration will offer pre-university courses to overseas students, whose numbers have increased 36 percent in the last five years. The center will offer classes designed to prepare students for studies on degree programs at 11 Welsh institutions of higher education.
The University of Wales, Newport is host to the Wales International Study Centre , which is being operated in partnership with Study Group International , supported by the Wales International Consortium, International Business Wales and the British Council Wales .
Source: WES
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