higher education from prestigious universities overseas for a fruitful career. However, not all are successful in achieving this dream. The obstacles are many — finding a good institution, identifying the right course, qualifying and securing admission, getting a visa, arranging finances, doing well in studies, securing a good job and getting permission to stay and work in your country of choice. If you are planning to go abroad for higher studies, you should have a good understanding of all the available options before selecting the best one.
We tell you about the 5 most popular countries Indian students prefer to go for higher studies and what these countries offer in terms of education opportunities, finances and jobs.
The USA still remains one of the most preferred higher education destinations for Indian students.
Neha Sethi, Chief Financial Officer, Prodigy Finance, says, “According to Open Door’s reports, the United States remains the most popular choice for many students who want to study abroad. Indian students make up more than 25% of the over one million foreign students studying in the United States in the academic year 2022-23, totaling 268,923.”
The list of courses students prefer is very long. Sethi points out that the USA attracts students from various disciplines, ranging from computer science and business to cutting-edge fields like machine learning. “But what makes the USA different is the emphasis on practical experience. Many US universities incorporate