Prodigy Finance raises $240M to support the growing number of international students
Prodigy Finance - August 21, 2017
The United States hosted over a million international students during the 2015/2016 academic year – roughly double the number of students in 2004/2005. And, the figures continue to rise. An...
Read moreInternational students: where do they go and how do they get there?
Prodigy Finance - July 31, 2017
The number of international students – at any level of education – continues to grow. A little more than a year ago, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)...
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There is no trade-off between impact and financial returns in emerging markets
Juan Garcia Alvarez - July 27, 2017
Having recently spoken in the opening debate at the “Impact Investing in Emerging Markets - Capital Allocation for Sustainable Development” conference organised by Palladium, it’s clear there are...
Read moreUS engineering masters programmes: spring admissions
Katie Schenk - July 11, 2017
In the United States, the academic year begins in August or September and wraps in May or June. While a lot of universities offer summer classes, you won’t find the full course catalogue available....
Read moreWhat do I need to know about the US travel ban?
Prodigy Finance - July 04, 2017
Please note this post has been updated from its original publication on 2 May 2017 to reflect the most recent events. Updates can be found at the bottom of the post. At Prodigy Finance, we firmly...
Read moreNeed an international study visa?
Katie Schenk - May 16, 2017
If you’re planning to pursue your masters overseas, you’ve got plenty to do - and obtaining your study visa is one of the biggest administrative tasks ahead of you. Every country has their own set...
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Writing an awesome statement of purpose
Katie Schenk - May 12, 2017
Your statement of purpose is critical because it’s the only aspect of your engineering application that provides the admissions team with an understanding of you as an individual. As you can...
Read moreIs the MBA worth it?
Katie Schenk - May 05, 2017
The number of MBAs is on the rise, and if you don’t have one - it’s easy to believe you’re the only one who doesn’t. At the same time, there’s plenty of discussion about whether the education and...
Read moreNew law helps immigrant entrepreneurs in the United States
Katie Schenk - January 23, 2017
Prodigy Finance doesn’t just provide financing for graduate education; the company stimulates development and entrepreneurship. Ricardo Fernandez, the company’s Head of Business Development reports...
Read moreAmerican elections and international higher education
Katie Schenk - November 10, 2016
At the beginning of 2016, it was easier to see what higher education looked like across the globe in the coming year. There were upsets, trends, and plenty of interruptions on the cards. And, by...
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