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u/Intelligent_Act8597 — 13 hours ago

Is anyone else actually shocked by the new $2,500 AUD visa fee?

Come on, I am trying to be optimistic about my plans but the reality of the visa processing fee increase for Subclass 500 visas overnight to $2,500 is a huge blow. No discussion, no “warning”, just a 25% increase. Checked the fees of the UK and Canada, and it was very discouraging. Am I being treated like an ATM right now? Also, the visa fee is non-refundable and if the visa does not get approved, the money will go to waste. Anyone considering withdrawing his/her application because of this issue? How are you all coping with the additional cost of $500-$1000?

Edit: To clarify, you are safe if you have lodged before 1 July, others what do we do?

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u/Intelligent_Act8597 — 2 days ago

Help shape the vibe while we're small 🙌

Invite people to shape the community while it's small. Explain what you think the community could be. Ask others to share their vision and what they’re excited to post or see here.

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u/Intelligent_Act8597 — 3 days ago

Animal eye contact photos reveal their personality

I love photos of animals making eye contact. It allows us to see them for who they are.

u/Intelligent_Act8597 — 3 days ago

Rupee: Currency crash, visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink foreign education

As per the latest BBC News report about “Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad,” the writer sought inputs from Mayank Maheshwari, Co-founder and COO, University Living, regarding how Indian students' preferences have evolved in light of higher costs and shifting migration policies in countries which Indians prefer to study in.

Points from Mayank:

Indian students are more likely now to head towards European countries such as Germany, Ireland, and Italy.

Cost-effective education and good value for money are becoming the key deciding factors for selecting destinations.

Post-study work opportunities continue to be a strong draw.

Bright career outlook is encouraging interest in different study abroad markets.

thoughts?

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u/Intelligent_Act8597 — 14 days ago
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With 1.4 Billion People, Why Does India Have Just 3 Universities in the Top 200?

The QS World University Rankings 2027 were released, and only three Indian institutions made it into the global top 200: IIT Delhi (#118), IIT Bombay (#134), and IIT Madras (#170).

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For a country with over 1.4 billion people, one of the world's largest student populations, and ambitions to become a global knowledge economy, this seems surprisingly low.

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What do you think is holding Indian universities back?

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Lack of research funding?

Faculty shortages and brain drain?

Too much focus on exams rather than research?

Bureaucracy and regulations?

Limited international collaborations?

Or are global rankings biased toward Western universities?

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Also, should rankings even matter this much? Many Indian graduates do exceptionally well worldwide despite their universities not ranking highly.

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I'm curious to hear from students, professors, researchers, recruiters, and anyone who has studied both in India and abroad.

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What is the biggest challenge facing Indian higher education today, and what would you change first?

https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/qs-world-university-rankings-2027-iit-delhi-tops-india-at-118th-globally-2928838-2026-06-18

u/Intelligent_Act8597 — 18 days ago