What it takes to study nanotechnology

Professor Ted Sargent is Vice President – International, at the University of Toronto, Canada, and a professor in the university's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. In an exclusive interview with BrainGain Magazine on Monday, March 27, 2017, he spoke about how he became interested in nanotechnology, how nano devices are created, and why engineering students should think like both engineers and entrepreneurs. Prof. Sargent also spoke about the role that students play in cutting-edge research, the value of a PhD in today's job market, and the academic, geographic and financial benefits of studying at the University of Toronto.

Education USA - Why is USA the Most Popular Education Destination?

BrainGain magazine met with Education USA advisors, Ms. Renuka Raja Rao, and Dr. Zafeena Suresh, to discuss why the USA is the first choice for most international students. This is the first of a two part article.

4 creative writing programs you should check out

Want to nurture the writer or poet in you? Here’s a list to help you kick off your college search

'A lot of Indian students are finding career opportunities in Ireland'

Barry O'Driscoll, Senior Adviser at Education in Ireland, says around 3,000 Indians currently study at Irish universities and colleges, and that number is rising fast thanks to practical courses and work opportunities after graduation.

International student's PhD thesis to help develop renewable energy resources

A French geophysicist in New Zealand has done research that helps improve the exploration and management of geothermal resources

"Most Well-ranked US Schools Accept Students only for a Ph.D."

US universities that don’t need the cash don’t offer a Master’s program in Economics, but concentrate their resources on the Ph.D. “Nowadays, most good Economics departments only accept students for the Ph.D. program,” said Arvind Panagariya, Professor of Economics and the Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy in the School of International & Public Affairs (SIPA), at Columbia University.

University of Exeter offers funding for doctoral studies in global history

The department, ranked in the top 5 in the UK and top 50 worldwide, has two research centers for world history, and dozens of scholarships

Australia's top research universities propose special visa for international PhDs

A bilateral task force set up by the elite Group of Eight consortium has drafted an action plan to strengthen academic and research ties between Australia and India.

How Newton-Bhabha Scholarships are Changing Lives

4 Indian students share their stories of how the Newton-Bhabha fund is making their professional and personal growth possible.

Wharton’s Serguei Netessine on How the PhD Program Makes Talent Flow into Academia

It costs Wharton about $400,000 to educate one PhD student, because students don't pay tuition and they get generous stipends.