The Catholic Junior College is one of the premier institutes in Singapore offering quality education in a vibrant learning environment. The College makes sure to inculcate the attitude to embrace the challenges within every student. The College not only imparts knowledge to the students so that they can establish themselves in their life in future, but also contributes in the broadening of the horizon of the students and enlarging their perspective so that they can serve the society better, responsibly and effectively in future.

One of the key aspects of the institute that attracts a number of students towards it from the country and abroad is the institute’s continuous strive to highly educate the youth and to cultivate their potential both academically and spiritually. The ultimate goal is to carve out a well integrated human being out if each student. The College also offers some student facility such as hostels for the on campus accommodation. The hostel’s prime aim is to offer safe and secure residence for scholars and students. Those who choose to stay on campus are offered comfortable accommodation. They are also provided with freshly prepared dishes at the dining hall attached to the residence hall. Overall staying on the campus gives the students ample scope to interact with the fellow students and thereby make their learning process even more enjoyable.

Located in Helsinki and Vaasa in Finland, the Hanken School of Economics is one of the pioneer schools of economics in Europe. The School was established in the year 1909 and ever since then it has been offering quality education in economics and also boasts a great environment suitable for education and research works. The institute is accredited by a popular organization named EFMD or the European Foundation for Management Development.

The institute has been classified into six academic departments such as accounting, economics, commercial law, marketing, management, finance and statistics etc. You can also find a separate center for “Language and Business Communication”, that is an intrinsic part of the school. The academic degrees that you can get at this school are Masters of Science in Economics and Business Administration and Bachelors of Science in the same field. One can major in some very popular subjects such as Economics, Accounting, Commercial Law, Finance, Information Systems Science, Marketing, Statistics, Management and Organization etc. There is ample scope for research work in this school. There are 10 majors that one can pursue his or her doctorate program in. Again Executive MBA can also be pursued from this institution that is highly valued and is also accredited. One can pursue Executive MBA program in the following courses such as Relationship Marketing, International Management and Service, Finance etc.

Many students threes days are heading towards Queensland in Australia for higher education. World class education at an affordable rate is the key features that keep on attracting students towards the education institutes of Queensland. Education Queensland International also popularly known as EQI plays a role of a positive catalyst in promoting the study programs for the foreign students, those who seek admission at the schools under Queensland Government. This has become an easy way for students to get admission in their dream education institute in Australia.

There is a dedicated body of professionals in the team of EQI which is responsible for meeting the queries, demands and requirements of the international students who come to Queensland for further education. Education Queensland International is also an integral part of the “Department of Education and Training” which is under the Queensland Government. EQI is primarily focused at taking care of the needs of the international students be it academically or otherwise. Their aim is to make sure that the international students are getting a fun filled and vibrant learning environment that is safe and sound for them. For further details about Education Queensland International or EQI, one can log on to their home website at www.eqi.com.au.

University Grants Commission (UGC) has already initiated the process of finding an ‘Indian equivalence assessment and credit transfer system.’ Such a system will help in the smooth transfer of students to the universities in Indian and foreign countries.

UGC aims to build a common platform. The universities’ differ in the method of assessment of grades; parity needs to be developed. UGC will set forth a comprehensive model on which the transfer process will be evaluated.

Pandit Vidyasagar, who is the director of University of Pune’s board of college and university development (BCUD) said that such an initiative will ensure smooth transition between the universities sited at two different geographical locations. He has been asked to form a four member committee by UGC. They will be working on a model of credit-transfer which will reduce arbitrariness in the process of selection in universities. In a period of 6 months the committee will be finalizing on a credit-transfer model.

The committee has been formed with eminent personalities who are either academicians or scientists. H C Pradhan of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, Vijayshri of Indira Gandhi National Open University’s School of sciences and N. Subhash of the Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Trivandrum, are the committee members.

Many Indian students are going abroad for further education at different Universities. Universities of USA are the most sought after destination for the Indian students since years. However many students seeking admission in the USA Universities are occasionally baffled by the jargons of accreditation and credit hours of USA Universities that are alien concepts for many Indian students.

Let me clear these confusions so as to make the jargons lucidly understood by the aspiring students who want to pursue their higher education in USA. In USA, a 15 week academic duration is known as semester. Most of the Universities in USA are comprised of 2 semesters per academic year. A 10 week long academic duration in USA Universities is known as quarter. Again a class that is comprised of 3 quarter credit hours is the same as that of a 2 semester credit hours. This is because there are few weeks in a quarter than in a semester.

The concept of accreditation is not clear to many students aspiring to go abroad for higher education. For the Universities in USA there are six regional accrediting organizations that are regionally based. These organizations offer recognition in all subject areas offered by a University. Furthermore a degree from an accredited University is given weight age in the professional field. I guess this information clears the concepts of accreditation and credit offerings by the Universities of USA.

Racism has strongly affected the Indian students who have gone abroad for higher studies in Australia. Within a span of a month a score of students have borne the brunt of lethal attacks from racism fanatics.

Such a scenario has resulted in the consequent decline in the influx of Indian students to Australia. To sort out issues an Australian delegation is coming to India to assure students, parents and officials that safety measures have been tightened for Indians and other international students in Australia.

The high-profile delegation will start their work from July 6, 2009. In the process they will be visiting several cities of India namely Delhi, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore. The delegation will be spearheaded by Colin Walter, First Assistant Secretary of the Australian Department of Education.

There will be several other representatives from international education and training sector of Australia and from federal and state government agencies. The delegation will also include officials belonging to Victorian State Police. The team will be interacting and discussing with officials, students and their parents about the numerous initiatives that they have already taken to ensure safety for Indian students. In the near future, things should brighten up for every foreign student in Australia.

University of Dayton is the most sought after institution for all engineering aspirants, especially Indian students who are rather keen on graduating from this Institute. The gem city or Dayton is creating a buzz as more and more international students are coming to study over here. Around 460 students come from abroad to study over here. The institution is highly reputed and ranks among the top ones in the environment which it has to offer. It has a rather exciting campus life. Most students choose computer science, business administration and other law programs, at the university.

If you really want to apply at the institute then you have to pass your class XII exams. For the first semester at Dayton the tuition fees is going to be around Rs 6, 76,000. They have accommodation facilities and all students who are below the age of 21 have to stay at an on-campus location. For the meritorious students the University of Dayton provides scholarship every year. It is a tough competition when you have decided to apply at the institute so you have to prepare yourself well before you apply. University of Dayton has affiliation with many Indian institutions which includes Loyola Institute of Business Administration, PSG College of technology and SRM University.

Concordia University is Montreal, Canada awarded a doctoral degree to the co-founder of Infosys- Narayan Murthy. At a time when Indian students pursuing higher education abroad are bearing the brunt of racial discrimination, another country is felicitating an Indian. Critics smell a reason behind this. Is it Canada’s attempt to attract the attention of Indian students by awarding a doctoral degree to an Indian messiah? Several Indian students have opted for Canada owing to the learning atmosphere and opportunities available in the country. But has the racial attacks meted out to Indian students in Australia be a leverage for Canada to persuade the learning community of India? In New Delhi, an easy documentation project for Indian students is also being initiated by the Canadian High Commission to make the student visa procedure easier. In terms of drawing Indian students will Australia’s loss become Canada’s gain? In a time of economic turbulence and the aftermath of the reports about racial attacks, it might take a toll on plans of overseas education. With its student friendly policies, will Canada emerge as the choicest destination? Officials with the Canadian education industry further asserts that ample job opportunities for Indian students in Canada is also why students should feel secure when they decide on Canada as a place of academic fortune.

Situated at Cambridge in the Massachusetts State of USA, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the most renowned and internationally acclaimed education institutes in USA. MIT proudly boasts a total of approximately 32 academic divisions with a strong focus on research work on scientific and technological topics. To facilitate the research work smoothly and effectively, MIT spends a lot in research work that is the largest among any American Universities.

The Institute being a reputed graduate and professional research University has classified its study programs as “Balanced Arts and Science/Professions”. Again the graduate programs offered by MIT are classified as “Comprehensive”. The Cambridge campus of MIT is a huge one extending approximately a mile towards the northern side of Charles River basin. The Institute’s claim to fame is due to the excellent and unique study program options that appeal to the students. Certain programs such as Advanced Study Programs, Biomedical Enterprise Program, Career Reengineering Program, Engineering Systems Division, Leaders for Manufacturing Program, Center of Real Estate Summer Professional Development Courses are off beat study programs that have been highly appreciated by the students. The students can also get dormitory type on campus housing within the premises of MIT. One will be gifted with a learning experience of a lifetime after completing ant research oriented coursework from MIT.

Education and the job market have gradually turned into a compliment for each other. To adapt to the global workplace studying abroad has become the latest trend among students seeking higher education. Apart from graduating from a foreign university what are the allied areas that groom the students for a professional life? Getting familiar with new languages, mixing with the international student community help the students to deal with the difficulties of communication. Studying in an environment that provides quality infrastructure in terms of computer labs, excellent library facility and equipped laboratories also makes the experience worthwhile. Dealing with culture shock is yet another integral part of going to study in a foreign country. The educational experience also helps the learners to adapt with the changes in lifestyle, the climate, the food habit that is a part of living in a different country. U.S, UK, Australia, Singapore, China have become the destination for students willing to travel or pursuing education. However, the period spent studying in these countries also means learning to handle the independence judiciously, choosing the right companions and avoiding malpractices. Exploring the international educational arena also increases the employability of the student, the sphere of the professional and social circle widens which in turn improves the social skills of the studen