Foreign students focus to Czech Varsities 

      The interest of students for the Czech Republic as a study destination was growing as the offer of study programs in foreign languages,  especially in English.

     About 50,000 foreign students are now studying at Czech higher educational institutions.

     Czech universities and Institutions are more and more involved in a wide range of international co-operation activities and programs taking place in the European Union and other countries.

     High quality education and research, especially in Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has a long tradition in the Czech Republic.

     The Czech Republic boasts the oldest academic institution in Central Europe the Czech University in Prague, founded in 1348 and it higher education holds a special place in the history of the Czech Republic.

     Prague has long charmed visitors with its beautiful architecture, a bevy of restaurant and an active nightlife.  Prague’s central location also gives students the option to travel to all Europe.

     Additionally, students are encouraged to acquire an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which provide discounts for restaurants, cinemas, museums and concerts.

     Foreign students are eligible for a number of scholarships, including  those offered by specific institutions and the European Union.  The Czech government offers financial aid, scholarships to foreign students through the Ministry  of Education, Youth and Sport, and within the framework of Foreign Development Aid.

UK Curtails foreign students flow

      British Prime Minister Theresa May is set  to claim that Educational Institutions have become an “easy route into Britain for economic migrants”.  She is all set to scrutinize the number of student visas being granted to students aspiring for a higher education in the country.   The measure is being seen as a fresh attempt to reduce immigration.

     Only the brightest and the most deserving should be let into the UK.  May, as Home Secretary, had taken action against bogus educational institutions.  Now as Prime Minister she and her team are seeking further curbs on mainstream universities to bring down net immigration.

     Officials  from the Home Office have already been asked to seek out more ideas on how to curtail the number of people coming into the country via the education route.  According to data from the Home Office, reported by the Telegraph, one in five foreign students overstays their visa and continue to live in Britain long after completion of their course.

     May was committed to bringing net migration to below 1,00,000.