Directory on Overseas Education

Directory on Overseas Education

Dr.T.P.Sethumadhavan

There are certain initiatives, which promotes awareness programmes on overseas education in India. Some of them are British Council libraries, United States Education Foundation in India, Canadian Education Center, Australian Education Center, Edu France, German Academic Exchange Service and Japan Cultural and Information Center.
· British Council Libraries-British Council division of British High Commission has a network of 13 British Council Libraries in the country. They offer different services which include education information and counseling for higher education in UK. As part of the education counseling British council is regularly organizing education UK exhibitions in selected cities of the country. For more details visit www.educationuk-in.org
· Canadian Education Center-CEC was established in 1997 by Government of Canada under the auspices of Canadian High Commission to provide information and counseling services to international students. They provide personalized education counseling, extensive library services, student visa counseling services and pre departure orientation sessions.

For more details visit www.apfc.ca/cec
www.studyincanada.com
· United States Education Foundation in India-USEFI fosters Indo-US educational and cultural exchange, helps the Indian students learn about study in the United States through its educational advising services, fellowships and seminars. USEFI is regularly organizing education seminars and exhibitions in the country. USEFI’s Head office is based at New Delhi and regional offices are based at Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai.Visit the web site- www.fulbright-india.org
· Australian Education Center-AEC based at New Delhi provides detailed information on educational institutions in Australia. More over an Education Resource Center is functioning at the Australian Consulate General Office in Mumbai. Visit- www.idp.com contact aec.india@dfat.gov.au
· Edu France-Edu France provides international students with a comprehensive package of information, programmes and services related to higher education and training in France. Visit www.edufrance.fr
· German Academic Exchange Service-DAAD promotes international academic relations, especially through exchange of students and faculty members. New Delhi office of DAAD promotes German education and provides information about German universities. www.daaddelhi.org
· Japan cultural and information center based at New Delhi provides information on Japanese education and various exchange programmes. Moreover in association with Japan Foundation this center conducts counseling sessions for higher education in Japan. Visit www.jpf.go.jp
· New Zealand Trade & Enterprise of New Zealand High Commission, New Delhi is regularly providing information on New Zealand education. www.mynzed.com
· International Education board of Ireland is regularly providing information on Ireland educational institutions. www.educationireland.ie
· Netherlands organization for international co-operation in Higher education-NUFFIC provides information on higher education in the Netherlands www.studyin.nl
· Indian mission in Hong Kong – Consulate General of India imparts information on education avenues in Hong Kong. www.indianconsulate.org.hk