As global travel restrictions have started to ease out a little bit after the pandemic, Indian students have started to search the best options for their study abroad preferences. We all know how pandemic has affected the Indian students, but for study abroad aspirants the covid scenario has brought in a lot of changes due to the cancellation of international flights. Most of the Indian students have always preferred going abroad from India for their higher education, and even though the pandemic had restricted their higher education abroad, students have regained new hopes after the travel restrictions have been uplifted.

This article highlights top 5 study abroad destinations that have arrested Indian students’ attention post-pandemic.

Canada

According to statistics, around 14% of all international students in Canada are Indian students. Also, the Canadian government has recently introduced some novel immigration policies that has introduced numerous benefits to Indian students, such as providing permanent residency to top-skilled students who graduate from a Canadian university. Regarded as one of the safest countries in the world, Canada promotes a high quality of life and ranks second in terms of social and economic development. Apart from India, Canada hosts a lot of international students from Poland, Spain, Greece, and the US. This multicultural environment will certainly contribute to the overall growth of a student. Some of the noteworthy universities of Canada which are mostly preferred by Indian students include University of Toronto, York University, and University of Winnipeg.

Germany

Germany is an ideal destination for Indian students, especially who want to pursue their master’s degree. German provides numerous advantages to international students, including those coming from India. Apart from offering students with free tuition in German Public Universities for various English-taught degrees, Germany holds the reputation for offering smaller semester fee, scholarships for financial assistance, and research opportunities at a global level to all its international students. Some of the prominent universities of Germany that are famous amongst the Indian students are Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, University of Bonn, and RWTH Aachen University.

Australia

One of the major reasons behind most of the Indian students choosing Australia as their study abroad destination is because of its relaxed visa application process for Asian students. Being one of the safest countries in the world, Australia has a very low crime rate, making it quite a popular country amongst the international students. Apart from education, Australia permits its international students to work up to 20 hours a week and after completing their graduation, students are allowed to draw benefits from their post-study work visa. Apart from that, Australia has recently introduced a Professional Year Program dedicated to all graduates who have completed their studies across the vertical of accounting, information technology and engineering programmes, enabling them to work in the local Australian firms. Some of the most recommended universities of Australia for Indian students are University of Canberra, CQUniversity Australia, and University of Newcastle.

United States

U.S. universities are considered amongst the world’s best and perfect academic institutions owing to their research and extracurricular activities. Indian students who desire to study in the U.S. can opt for several merit-based scholarships by proving their academic or non-academic excellence. Completing your higher education in the U.S. will impress your potential employers as the students who have completed their education from the US are believed to be highly skilled and problem solvers. Some of the most famous universities of America include Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Washington State University, and Northeastern University.

Italy

Italy is regarded as one of the most preferred study destinations for Indian students because of its accessibility and affordability. Unlike other countries, Italy is known for enabling international students with low tuition fees and low cost of living. While studying in Italy, students will be surrounded by many World Heritage Sites, providing them with a unique travel and cultural experience. Italy is also quite famous for its delicious foods, attracting many students from far and beyond. Some of the famous Italian Universities include University of Pavia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and Free University of Bozen-Bolzano.