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ToggleUniversities globally are seeing a rise in the number of Indian students admitted for a degree. Studying abroad is a dream come true for a lot of students in India. It is an enriching experience that feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The experience and recommendations that come with it are phenomenal. The main reason for students flying abroad for education is because the Indian job market appreciates a foreign degree more than a conventional Indian Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Another reason that entices Indian students to fly abroad is the opportunities. Opportunity to explore, meet new cultures, try new cuisines, and make lots of friends.
Choosing a country to study abroad in can be a daunting task that can leave you confused and doubtful. There are so many countries that have varied things to offer. To select just the right one; below I have highlighted the top 5 attributes of studying in the right country abroad.
- High-Quality Education
- Culture
- Global Exposure / Networking
- Career Prospects
- Explore and Discover
Considering all these factors, below I am listing some of the best countries to study in for an Indian student.
Germany
The reason why Germany falls in one of the best countries to study for a degree is because of the quality of life and education for international students. The cost of education is free in public universities. Especially for a Master’s degree level, International students enjoy a free-tuition in German government universities for different English-taught degrees.
Apart from this, there are countless scholarships for International students. Germany offers outstanding support to talented students. DAAD scholarships have a special program entirely dedicated to Indian students. Additionally, german universities highly focus on research, and the quality of education is top-notch when it comes to engineering and technology/science degrees.
Canada
34% of Canada’s international student population comprises Indian students. The recent changes in immigration policies of Canada highly benefit Indian students who are skilled; it offers them a permanent residency after graduating from a Canadian university. The top advantage of studying in Canada is that it is an English-speaking country which breaks the language barrier. Canada is also known to be the safest country in the world with its rich quality of life. As per the Global News ranking, Canada stands as the second country in the world in terms of economic, social development, and progress. The cosmopolitan environment welcomes students from all around the world making it a multicultural place to live surrounded by students from different places.
Australia
The top reason why Indian students are now choosing Australia to study in is that the Visa applications have become more relaxed for Asian students in terms of financial requirements.
Australia stands as one of the safest places in the world with a very low crime rate. Hence, making it popular not just amongst students but also tourists. The country has a friendly and multicultural environment where settling in is not a huge problem and you face a reduced cultural shock. International students have an advantage when it comes to studying in Australia, they are offered great work opportunities after they graduate. There is a post-study visa that the students can benefit from after graduation. Some of the popular study options in Australian universities are IT, Business, and Environmental Masters.
Singapore
Singapore has some of the world’s top management institutes. Therefore, It is one of the favourite countries for Indian students to study management. The institutes introduce innovative programs for students that attract the Indian management studying crowd. Another advantage is that the government pays 75% of the tuition fees for international students. In return, the students have to work in Singapore for 3 years. This is a good deal for both the students and the government. It gives them job experience abroad whereas the government can profit from the young minds and talents.
Italy
The reason why Italy is one of the best countries for Indian students to study is that the cost of living and the tuition fees are very low. It is accessible and affordable for an average Indian student coming from an average-income group. Compared to other nations, the tuition fees are less. Italy offers its students some of the world heritage sites and unique cultural and travel experiences. Well, isn’t the grand canal in Venice on your bucket list? For many young students, Italy is a great place to study as it is full of life, people who enjoy their days dancing in bars and singing in open mics, eating some of the best quality food. Living in Italy is literally a dream.
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Final Thoughts
Studying abroad can be expensive but some countries are affordable and advanced when it comes to education. Choose wisely depending on your career choice and make the best decision for a bright future. Good luck!
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