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18 Mar 2024
Aiming High: France’s Plan To Attract 500k Int’l Students To Be Gamechanger
France is ambitiously aiming to welcome over half a million international students by 2027, building on a strategy initiated in 2019. Recent data from Campus France shows a 2.6% increase in international student enrollment compared to 2021/22, marking a 17% rise over five years. This milestone would elevate France among the top host countries globally, bolstering its academic landscape and research vitality. To achieve this, France plans to streamline the application process, launch a global communication campaign, and prioritize countries…
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14 Mar 2024
EU’s Increased Visa Fees to Cost Algerians Over €36 Million
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Schengen visa application fees are set to increase from €80 to €90. This represents an increase of 12.5 percent in visa fees for Algerian nationals.If approved, the increase in visa fees will result in a significant financial burden for Algerian nationals, with their visa fee expenses estimated to reach €36.8 million.The proposed revision of visa fees is attributed to rising inflation in the EU; it was open for feedback by EU Citizens until March. Reference Link…
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11 Mar 2024
Germany: 2nd Stage of New Skilled Worker Immigration Law Is Effective as of Today
KEY TAKEAWAYSThe second stage of the German Skilled Worker Immigration Law has come into force on March 1.Now, foreigners will be able to move to Germany for employment purposes under facilitated rules.Those with two years of experience, nurses, and students will be amongst the main beneficiaries. Reference Link :https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/germany-2nd-stage-of-new-skilled-worker-immigration-law-is-effective-as-of-today/
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13 Mar 2024
Russian Dual Citizens Defy EU Bans by Using Malta & Cyprus Golden Passports to Visit Switzerland
KEY TAKEAWAYSThe "Golden Passes" offered by Malta and Cyprus are believed to be a factor for Russians still being able to visit Switzerland despite stringent sanctions.The number of Russians visiting Switzerland plummeted in 2022 and 2023, while a boom in tourists from Malta and Cyprus was noticed.Russian visa application rates are expected to be at a record low in 2023. Reference Link :https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/russian-dual-citizens-defy-eu-bans-by-using-malta-cyprus-golden-passports-to-visit-switzerland/
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04 Mar 2024
New French Embassy's scholarship propels Indian students towards excellence in management education
In an effort to provide new opportunities for Indian students, KEDGE Business School, in collaboration with the French Embassy, has introduced "co-financed scholarships.KEDGE Business School has established itself as a significant player in international business and management education. In a noteworthy development last October, the school introduced a co-financed scholarship initiative in collaboration with the Embassy of France in India. This innovative programme seeks to motivate Indian students to pursue international management studies, providing support at both the Bachelor and Master degree levels.Under this…
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