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Does a degree from NEU Canada carry the same value as one from the USA campus?
Yes, a graduate degree/certification from NEU Canada has the same value as one delivered at the US campus. The degree/diploma studentss receive does not specify the campus attended.
The difference is the Canada campus comes with smaller class sizes, fewer traditional on-campus services, and mo
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Indian students can work for a maximum of 24 hours a week while studying at the Uni of British Columbia. Some of the part time jobs that students can take up in the following areas-
- Writing
- Retail
- Food Service
- Freelance
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UBC University ranking is #40 in the QS 2026 rankings. Also, UBC University has been ranked among the Top 30 among the world's top universities across 5 subject areas-
- Social Sciences & Management: #18
- Natural Sciences: #22
- Arts & Humanities: #23
- Life Sciences & Medicine: #25
- Engineering & Tech
Upvote UBC University ranking is #40 in the QS 2026 rankings. Also, UBC University has been ranked among the Top 30 among the world's top universities across 5 subject areas-
- Social Sciences & Management: #18
- Natural Sciences: #22
- Arts & Humanities: #23
- Life Sciences & Medicine: #25
- Engineering & Tech
Upvote Why do some students get rejected despite meeting UB’s requirements?
If the Indian students meet the baseline requirement, it is just the first step for Indian students. If the rejections still take place than the factor of the University at Buffalo being too competitive may be the reason.
Below are some of the reasons for rejection -
- Lack of differentiatio
Upvote Is undergraduate admission easier than graduate admission at UB?
The UG admissions at the University at Buffalo is generally less competitive than the PG admissions for Indian students.
However, all in all, it is not that difficult to get admission here as the acceptance rate is around 60 to 74%.
Upvote Does Harvard value impact (projects, startups, initiatives) more than certificates?
Yes, Harvard University values impact (made via projects, initiatives, start-ups) over just certifications for Indian students.
Harvard heavily focuses on what the applicants bring to the table. And the projects and Startups help prove that you possess leadership, resourcefulness and a genuine
Upvote How much is the deposit for international students at UBC?
For international students at UBC, the tuition fee deposit is different as per the courses. The course-wise deposit is given below-
| Course | Acceptance Deposit |
|---|---|
| New international UG | CAD 3,000 or INR 2.05 L |
| New international B.D.Sc degree | CAD 1,000 or INR 68k |
| New international Vantage program | CAD 3,000 |
Upvote Is a strong “spike” (one major strength) better than a well‑rounded profile for Harvard University admissions?
Yes, for Indian students who are applying to Harvard University, a strong spike is definitely required. The spike means an exceptional depth in one specific area.
And, it is significantly better than a traditionally well-rounded profile. This is because a lot of Indian students are highly quali
Upvote Can I apply for Early Action from India for admission to MIT?
MIT releases application deadlines for UG students that are applicable for international and U.S. citizens. Indian students can apply for Early Action for UG courses. The application deadline is Nov 1, 2026. Apart from this, the students can apply for Regular Action as well.
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