A couple of decades ago, going abroad for studies was an elite dream, not many could afford it in India. However, there has been a drastic change in the last few years with a significant increase in the number of Indian students enrolled in foreign universities. As per the reports from various agencies, the number of Indian students studying abroad has reached a whopping figure of 5.86 lakhs in 2017 from a meager 27,000 in 2011. Indian students can now be seen in over 86 countries with a majority of them preferring the US, Canada, and Australia. It is estimated that there are 2,06,708 Indian students studying in the US alone, which is followed by Canada with an estimated 1,00,000 students while Australia is at third with 63,283 students. These are the only three countries with more than 50000 Indian students and make up for 2/3rd of the Indian students studying abroad.
While the western countries to dominate in this sector, Asian counties like Singapore, UAE, China, are also emerging as favorite destinations for Indian students. As per the reports from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, with 18,171 Indian students, China is at the top among our neighboring countries. This is followed by Bangladesh with 3,600 and Nepal with 2,000. However, the increasing number of Indian students getting enrolled in universities abroad does not guarantee that they are reaching the best of universities or selecting the right course to get excellent career opportunities for themselves. Many times, it has happened that the degree Indian students have chosen is either not recognized or not valid in India. This makes all the efforts made to enroll in an international university or college futile.
Students who want to pursue their education abroad must be very careful while choosing the country, colleges, and the course. An expert’s help would make a great difference in this process. Understanding this fact, we have come up with a list of “10 Must-Watch Study Abroad Consultants for Indian Students,” who can help the students to find the best possible education opportunities abroad. We sincerely hope that our efforts to identify the consultants who are offering the best services will help students from all over the country in their overseas educational journey.
10 Must-Watch Study Abroad Consultants for Indian Students
