Best Countries to Study Abroad for Indian Students

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Do you live in India? Are you keen to experience living and learning in a different country? Good decision. There are so many benefits of studying abroad and also so many places you could go.

You can choose between places with world famous tourist sights, historical cities, top rated universities, affordable tuition fees and places where thousands of international students apply every year.

Check out our guide to the top 10 study abroad destinations and universities for Indian students below:

1. Germany

Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany

Last year over 11,000 international students from India studied in Germany. You can choose from over 1,000 international degree programs and this destination is really appealing due to the tuition free schemes, scholarships, and employment prospects. Most international students enjoy free-tuition in German public universities for English degrees!

2. United States of America

Statue of Liberty

The USA is one of the best places in the world to study abroad and if you check out any list of the top universities in the world, it will likely be dominated by universities in the USA. Thousands of Indian students study in the USA every year and there are top rated places to go throughout the country.

3. United Kingdom

Piccadilly Circus, London

The UK is home to some of the best universities in the world, with a low crime rate, which make it very popular among international students and tourists in general.

With famous places to study like London, Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh and Manchester – there are a diverse range of places to choose.

Studying in the UK can be a really amazing experience, this country also has a huge Indian population so integration is very easy.

4. Australia

Sydney

In recent years Australia has relaxed the visa application process for Asian students and there aren’t as strict financial requirements as in previous decades. Advantages for Indian students who want to study in Australia include it being an English speaking country with an outdoors high-quality of life and welcoming open environment. You can find top rated universities in cities like Sydney and Melbourne.

5. New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world with friendly people. Although studying in New Zealand can be slightly difficult due to the location, this country is very affordable for Indian students. There are respected colleges offering courses to international students in popular cities like Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

6. Canada

Canada city flag

The Canadian government has recently introduced many appealing policies to encourage Indian and other international students to study in Canada. Some highly skilled courses can lead to employment and permanent residency. Around 14% of international students in Canada are from India, and if you don’t mind the culture shock in terms of cold weather you will love studying here.

7. France

Louvre, Paris

France is one of the most visited countries in the world and one of the best destinations to visit in Europe. It is easy to see what the appeal is to study in France, you can choose locations like Paris which has some of the most reputable universities in the continent. If you are worried about not speaking French you could choose a course in English or book French language classes in France.

8. Singapore

Singapore skyline night

Singapore probably isn’t a destination you have considered to study in, but due to the world class tuition and also location close to India it is one of the more popular Asia destinations to study abroad for Indian students. Singapore isn’t the cheapest country to live as a student but there are lots of ways to study abroad on a budget.

9. Ireland

Ireland flags

Ireland is a great destination, and an English speaking country in the EU. There are universities in cities like Dublin which attract thousands of international students every year. View more information about studying abroad in Ireland.

10. Italy

Italy tourist

Studying in Italy can be life changing. This is one of the best places to study in Europe, a beautiful country and very popular with Indian students because of the courses and low tuition fees. If you are worried about costs view our Italy budget tips.

Thousands of international students choose to study in these countries every year, will you be next? If you need more advice check out Top Tips For Students.