Yes, the US, the UK, Canada, and Germany remain the leading destinations for Indian students who want to pursue higher education abroad. However, in that mix, New Zealand has fast emerged as the most prominent name, attracting thousands of Indian students every year. In fact, in 2019, this island nation saw an increase of 63 percent in first-time student visas from India. There are many reasons why New Zealand now stands as among the top study-abroad destinations for Indian students. High-Quality Education With Focus on Research Work (And Opportunities to…
You scored great in your 12th exam. Encouraged, you applied to several universities in the US, hoping to pursue higher education abroad. While as exciting as that move is, here's a thing: American universities don't necessarily obsess over applicants' grades; not at least the top universities. Instead, the approach of the admission committees there is rather holistic, caring just as much about other factors as the grades. So, having a good academic background alone isn't sufficient. You need to ace even in other verticals as well to stand a chance…
The likes of the USA and Australia remain a go-to destination for international students. However, in recent times, more students are looking at (and opting for) other options. In that, Ireland has emerged as one of the favorite names. If you're looking to go abroad to pursue higher education, Ireland might just be a perfect country for you. And there are plenty of reasons why! Here are 7 reasons why international students love Ireland and why you should choose this study-abroad destination as well: 1. World-class education infrastructure Ireland is…
Admission to coveted universities abroad has its challenges; it’s not easy. The administrations there focus not just on applicants’ scores but their whole aptitude and personality. Yes, they want students with good score in SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT or other relevant standardized tests. But that’s just bare minimum. Their criteria - and preference - goes beyond that vanity boundaries, touching holistic elements, like what kind of career the student wants to build, what is their passion, what are their hobbies, how is their interpersonal skill, what problems are they interested…
Maybe you want to teach students at the university level. Maybe you want to do doctoral research in a field you're passionate about. Many people have the latter reason why they choose to pursue a PhD. Thousands of Indian students go abroad to do their doctoral studies. And there are many reasons why! Countries like the USA, UK, Canada and Germany homes some of the best research-heavy universities. These schools focus a lot on research in different fields, paving way for bigger and significant changes in the world. Their doctoral…
There was a time when the dream to study abroad was reserved for only the wealthy and those in upper echelons. Overseas education was expensive.In the past decade, however, things have changed seemingly. Not that studying abroad has become cheaper. But it sure is well within the reach of upper-middle-class families now. This reflects well in the numbers. A report released by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs revealed 5.53 lakh Indian students were studying abroad in 86 different countries in 2019. In 2000, this number was just around 66.7…
