Studying abroad offers a wealth of benefits, including great experiences, exotic cultures, valuable industry exposure and a highly regarded education. Over 1.3 million Indian students pursued higher education abroad from 2017 to 2022. Before choosing a study destination, it’s important to consider factors such as tuition fees, cost and quality of living, education quality, scholarships and climate.
Countries preferred by students in India to study abroad:
USA
- The United States remains the top destination due to its renowned universities and diverse study programs.
- With its attractive scholarships and financial aid, the USA has become the most popular choice for Indian students.
Canada
- Canada follows by offering academic excellence and affordable tuition fees.
- High academic standards and rigorous quality controls enable Canadian universities to offer world-class education
Australia
- Offers 20,000 courses and 1,000 universities
- 7 out of 100 Australian universities are ranked among the top universities in the world
- Education is regulated by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
France
- Has a world-class education system and a vast pool of academic talent
- Home to universities that are recognized globally for their exceptional academics and advanced research facilities
UK
- Offers over 200 master’s and other bachelor programmes in English
- Public education system is outstanding and offers numerous tuition-free courses
New Zealand
- Follows the UK education system and has some of the top-ranked institutions in the world
- Universities offer the majority of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
Ireland
- Universities follow the National Framework of Qualifications (NFF)
- Offers an interactive and innovative learning approach with small class sizes
- Plenty of English-medium programmes to choose from
Netherlands
- Offers innovative teaching methods and globally recognized degrees
- Teachers and students are treated as equals
- International students from over 150 countries study in the Netherlands