| | 8 OCTOBER , 2024HIGHERReviewS everal students dream of pursuing their higher education from prestigious universities overseas in order to obtain a fruitful career. However, not everyone are able to achieve their dreams owing to the obstacles such as identifying the right course, finding a good institution, arranging finances, getting a visa, securing admission, doing well in studies and obtaining permission for staying and working in your country of choice. One should have an understanding of all the available options prior to choosing the best university, if the student is planning to go abroad for pursuing their higher education. Today let us look at the 3 most popular countries that Indian students would prefer to go for higher studies and what these countries offer in terms of education opportunities, finances & jobs.The United StatesFor Indian students the US remains one of the most preferred higher education destinations. A recent Open Doors Report stated that there is a 12 percent increase in the international students' population during the academic year 2022-2023. The report also stated that the Indian population in the US registered a record high with 268923 students in the academic year with a thirty five percent year on year growth. This increase in the number of Indian students going to USA for pursuing higher education underscores the growing trend of seeking quality education abroad.The American academic landscape facilitates Indian students to choose from over 5000 world-class institutions & enroll in either undergraduate or doctorate programs across any discipline. The US universities witnessed a surge in the international students' enrolment in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified associate courses as well as degrees in the field of business management & STEM.Some of the popular courses in the US today include Computer Science & Information Technology specializations which include data science, cyber security and Artificial Intelligence. Engineering courses such as aerospace, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering & MBA specializations in international business, finance, entrepreneurship & marketing are widely popular. "The USA promises higher salaries and career growth opportunities as a lot of American companies are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of sectors," says Dirghayu Kaushik, Co-founder & CEO, Ambitio. USA offers lucrative opportunities to students and this makes it a top study abroad destination for thirty two percent of Indian students. Most of the US universities as well as colleges facilities students to work on either one or numerous internships and this enables them to network with top companies which in turn helps in securing lucrative placement offers.Some of the top universities in the US include Harvard University, Standford University, Massachusetts University, California Institute of Technology, Yale University, Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania and others.The United KingdomUniversities in the United Kingdom hold the best academic standards in the world. According to QS World Ranking 2023, 4 out of the top 10 universities across the globe are in the UK. While studying in the United Kingdom, students will understand that practical & utility-based knowledge is preferred over textbook learning and this will facilitate to acquire analytical skills, critical thinking, as well as creative ability in your chosen streams.Courses in the UK education system are not just intensive but shorter when compared to other courses offered by universities in other countries. This means students can graduate sooner without compromising on quality. You will be able to finish either a post-graduate or graduate program in a year while it usually takes 3 years to complete any graduate program. This not only saves NAVIGATING THE TOP 3 COUNTRIES FOR STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIESFOCAL POINT
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