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CPT vs OPT in 2026: The difference, and what the new oversight means for your post-study work plan
CPT and OPT sound similar but follow different rules, and in 2026 both have been in the news. Here is how each works, what has changed this year, and how to plan without guessing.
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The duration of status rule is on hold: What F-1 and J-1 students should know right now
The date many headlines marked as the end of duration of status has passed, and the rule has not taken effect. Here is what it says, why it is on hold, and how to prepare.
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Scholarships for international students: Where to look and how to combine them with a loan
Many students fund a master's abroad from more than one source. Here is where genuine scholarship sources sit, how timelines work, and how to combine a partial award with a loan.
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UK student visa maintenance requirement 2026
The money you must show for a UK Student visa depends on your course location and the date you apply. Here are the current figures and the change coming on 30 November 2026.
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Return on education: Is a master's abroad worth the cost in 2026?
Is a master's abroad worth the money? Work out your return on education using US salary data, post-study work rules and a worked payback example.
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MBA application deadlines 2026-27: Why lower application volumes could work in your favour
You've probably seen the headlines about applications falling at elite US programmes. That's real, but the full picture is more nuanced, and more useful, than a single scary number.
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