Varanasi: Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is considered among the most preferred Indian institutions of international students seeking higher education, as the university has enrolled 312 international students for the academic session 2023-24. For the first time, the number of international admissions the university has crossed the 300-mark.According to the BHU records, the number of total international students enrolled in the university so far has reached 734 (from 49 countries), an all-time high.Among the new admissions, 172 students have enrolled in undergraduate programmes, 112 in postgraduate courses, while 16 students are enrolled in PhD programmes of the university. As many as 12 students have taken admission in certificate or diploma courses.Among the fresh entrants, 253 are in the self-financed category, while 49 are ICCR sponsored candidates. Four students have secured admission through EdCIL while six have been facilitated by the Study in India programme. The highest number of new entrants is from Nepal, with 155 students enrolling in various courses. Besides, 85 students from Bangladesh, 11 from Sri Lanka and 10 from Myanmar have made their way to BHU. In total, students from 30 countries have enrolled for different courses at the university for the 2023-24 session.We also published the following articles recentlyNew York University faces legal action from Jewish students over antisemitism responseThree NYU junior students have filed a lawsuit against New York University, alleging that the university failed to address discrimination and harassment against Jewish students. The students claim that NYU violated their civil rights by creating a hostile environment. The lawsuit details incidents of harassment, threats, and intimidation against the students, with the university allegedly ignoring their complaints. NYU spokesperson John Beckman denies the allegations, stating that the lawsuit does not accurately depict campus conditions and the universitys efforts to combat antisemitism.28 by 28 program to build digital sustainability capacity among students from 28 universities before Cop 28 conclusionSingapore-based climate tech company Greenie Web is organizing a global initiative called the 28 by 28 Program to promote digital sustainability for youths ahead of Cop 28. The program aims to build digital sustainability capacity among students from 28 universities through a pro bono workshop. Topics covered include understanding digital carbon emissions, the importance of digital decarbonization, sustainable digitization, and practical strategies to reduce digital carbon footprint. The workshop will coincide with and support Cop 28, which will take place in Dubai from November 30 to December 12.University College London announces 100 scholarships for Indian studentsUniversity College London (UCL) has launched the UCL India Excellence Scholarships, offering 100 scholarships to Indian students with outstanding academic records to pursue full-time masters degrees at UCL. The scholarships will be awarded over three years, with 33 available for the 2024-25 academic year. In addition, UCL will hold its first ever Summer School in India in June 2024, allowing pre-university students to experience studying at the university. Applications for the scholarships are open, with a deadline of February 29, 2024.

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