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Best Places to Study and Work for Indian Students Abroad (Updated 2019)

Written by  Piyush Bhartiya, MBA

Published on Fri, December 29, 2017 2:11 PM   Updated on Thu, July 22, 2021 9:55 AM   20 mins read

Source: NDTV

In today’s world of globalization students know about international education perks and opportunities in various academic fields. Developed countries have done massive reforms in the field of academics and institute building. The quality of education provided by their universities is of no match to Indian institutes. USA and UK tops the list every year in education and research field.

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List of Best Countries for Indian Students to Study Abroad in 2019

These are the best destinations to study abroad for Indian students:

United States of America

Top Universities in USA for Indian Students

  • Harvard University

  • California Institute of Technology

  • University of Chicago

  • Princeton University

  • Cornell University

  • Yale University

  • Columbia University

  • University of Pennsylvania

Top Courses in USA for Indian Students

  • Business Management
  • Engineering
  • Maths and Computer Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Physical and Life Sciences

Cost of studying in USA for Indian Students

Tuition Fee -40,000 dollars average per annum

Living and Food Cost-500-1500 dollars per month

How to study in USA for Indian Students?

  1. Firstly choose an institute of your choice.
  2. Complete the necessary application requirements
  3. Apply for a student visa and admission in specific university
  4. Get your admission letter from the university
  5. Arrange your expenses and financial costs
  6. Wait for your Student Visa

Eligibility to study in USA for Indian Students

  1. To take admission in graduate program, universities have set criteria.
  2. The candidate must have at least 60 percent in intermediate classes
  3. For engineering courses physics, chemistry and mathematics subjects are necessary.
  4. Similarly for post graduates, students have to secure a minimum percentage or CGPA.

Documents required to study in USA for Indian Students

  • Recommendation letters
  • GRE score letter
  • Academic Mark sheets like intermediate or graduation mark sheets
  • Work experience proofs and certificates
  • Photocopy of passport
  • Passport size photographs

How to get a student-visa to study in USA for Indian Students?

  1. Fill the online application form for student visa.
  2. Book an appointment with consulate or nearby embassy.
  3. Take all the documents with you during the visa interview.
  4. Show your GRE/IELTS score card.
  5. Show the financial condition through government stamped documents.
  6. Statement of Purpose
  7. Recommendation Letter

Scholarships to study in USA for Indian Students

  • Avvo Scholarship Program
  • Berkeley College International Student Scholarship
  • Annual CGTrader Scholarship
  • Cappex American Scholarship

United Kingdom

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Top Universities in UK for Indian Students

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of Oxford

  • University College London

  • Imperial College London

  • University of Manchester

  • London School of Economics and Political Science

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Warwick

Top Courses in UK for Indian Students

  • Business Management
  • Engineering
  • Fine and Applied Arts
  • Social Sciences
  • Physical and Life Sciences

Cost of studying in UK for Indian Students

Tuition Fee-50,000 dollars approx

Living and Food Cost- 1000-3000 dollars

 How to study in UK for Indian Students?

  • Apply for a specific university and choose a particular program there
  • Meet the Compulsory Application Requirement
  • Apply for visas
  • Receive your admission letter
  • Apply for an education loan to arrange money
  • Get your Student Visa

 Eligibility to study in UK for Indian Students

  • Candidate have to secure a minimum band of 6.0 in IELTS
  • To take admission in graduate program, universities have set criteria.
  • The candidate must have at least 60 percent in intermediate classes
  • For engineering courses physics, chemistry maths subject are necessary.
  • Similarly for post graduates, students have to secure a minimum percentage or CGPA.

Documents required to study in UK for Indian Students

  • Mark sheets of  X, XII & Graduate Degree
  • Score card of IELTS
  • At least one academic reference
  • Working Experience Certificate
  • 2 Passport size photograph
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume

How to get a student-visa to study in UK for Indian Students?

  • Fill the online application form for student visa.
  • Book an appointment with consulate or nearby embassy.
  • Take all the documents with you during the visa interview.
  • Show your GRE/IELTS score card.
  • Show the financial condition through government stamped documents.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letter

Scholarships to study in UK for Indian Students

  • The Chevening Scholarship
  • Euraxess UK
  • The Commonwealth Scholarships
  • The Royal Society Grants

Australia

Top Universities in Australia for Indian Students

  • Australian National University

  • University of Melbourne

  • University of New South Wales

  • University of Queensland

  • University of Sydney

  • Monash University

  • University of Western Australia

  • University of Adelaide

Top Courses in Australia for Indian Students

  • Business Management
  • Engineering
  • Maths and Computer Science
  • Health Professions
  • Physical and Life Sciences

Cost of studying in Australia for Indian Students

Tuition Fee-30,000 dollars per annum on average

Living and Food Cost- 600-1200 dollars

How to study in Australia for Indian Students?

  1. Choose a university with program.
  2. Be ready with documents to fulfill application requirements
  3. Apply for necessary visas
  4. Wait for the Admission Letter
  5. Arrange money for expenses
  6. Get your Student Visa.

Eligibility to study in Australia for Indian Students

  • English proficiency is necessary.
  • A minimum of 6.0 band in IELTS is needed to secure a course in a university.
  • To take admission in graduate program, universities have set criteria.
  • The candidate must have at least 60 percent in intermediate classes
  • For engineering courses physics, chemistry maths subject are necessary.
  • Similarly for post graduates, students have to secure a minimum percentage or CGPA.

Documents required to study in Australia for Indian Students

  • Complete Australian student visa application form (157A)
  • Visa application fee  AU$560
  • Copy bio data page
  • Certificate of Enrollment or Letter of Offer
  • English proficiency test result like IELTS score card
  • 4 passport size photographs

How to get a student-visa to study in Australia for Indian Students?

  • Fill the online application form for student visa.
  • Book an appointment with consulate or nearby embassy.
  • Take all the documents with you during the visa interview.
  • Show your GRE/IELTS score card.
  • Show the financial condition through government stamped documents.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letter

Scholarships to study in Australia for Indian Students

  • Australia Awards Scholarship
  • Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship
  • International Postgraduate Research Scholarships
  • University of Sydney International Research Scholarship
  • Macquarie University International Scholarship
  • Adelaide Scholarship International

New Zealand

Top Universities in New Zealand for Indian Students

  • University of Auckland

  • University of Otago

  • Victoria University of Wellington

  • University of Canterbury

  • University of Waikato

  • Lincoln University

  • Massey University

  • Auckland University of Technology

Top Courses in New Zealand for Indian Students

  • Business Management
  • Engineering
  • Maths and Computer Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Physical and Life Sciences

Cost of studying in New Zealand for Indian Students

Tuition Fee-45,000 dollars average

Living and Food Cost-1000-2000 dollars per month

How to study in New Zealand for Indian Students?

  1. Choose a course program in a university
  2. Meet the Application Requirement
  3. Apply for Student Visa
  4. Wait for the Admission Letter
  5. Arrange your Finance
  6. Get your Student Visa

Eligibility to study in New Zealand for Indian Students

  • IELTS is required to test proficiency of the candidate.
  • To take admission in graduate program, universities have set criteria.
  • The candidate must have at least 60 percent in intermediate classes
  • For engineering courses physics, chemistry maths subject are necessary.
  • Similarly for post graduates, students have to secure a minimum percentage or CGPA.

Documents required to study in New Zealand for Indian Students

  • Valid passport
  • Complete Student Visa Application Form (INZ 1012)
  • Application fee payment receipt
  • Letter from confirming status as international student
  • Health insurance receipt
  • Two passport size photograph

How to get a student-visa to study in New Zealand for Indian Students

  1. Fill the online application form for student visa.
  2. Book an appointment with consulate or nearby embassy.
  3. Take all the documents with you during the visa interview.
  4. Show your GRE/IELTS score card.
  5. Show the financial condition through government stamped documents.
  6. Statement of Purpose
  7. Recommendation Letter

Scholarships to study in New Zealand for Indian Students

  • UC International First Year Scholarship
  • ADB Scholarships
  • University of Otago International Research Masters Scholarship
  • Victoria Masters Scholarship

Canada

Top Universities in Canada for Indian Students

  • University of Toronto

  • University of British Columbia

  • McGill University

  • McMaster University

  • University of Montreal

Top Courses in Canada for Indian Students

  • Business Management
  • Engineering
  • Maths and Computer Science
  • Hotel Management
  • Liberal Arts

Cost of studying in Canada for Indian Students

Tuition Fee-50,000 dollars

Living and Food Cost- 1200 dollar per month

How to study in Canada for Indian Students?

  • Firstly choose a institute of your choice.
  • Complete the necessary application requirements
  • Apply for student visa and admission in specific university
  • Get your admission letter from the university
  • Arrange your expenses and financial costs

Eligibility to study in Canada for Indian Students

  • A minimum of 6.5 bands is required with minimum of 7.0 in writing to test English Proficiency.
  • Some universities take individual tests to test the ability of the individual.
  • To take admission in graduate program, universities have set criteria.
  • The candidate must have at least 60 percent in intermediate classes
  • For engineering courses physics, chemistry, maths subjects are necessary.
  • Similarly for post graduates, students have to secure a minimum percentage or CGPA.

Documents required to study in Canada for Indian Students

  • Recommendation letters
  • GRE/TOEFL/GMAT/IELTS score
  • Complete Canadian student visa application form
  • Visa application fee  
  • Copy bio data page
  • Certificate of Enrolment or Letter of Offer
  • English proficiency test result like IELTS score card
  • 4 passport size photographs

How to get a student visa to study in Canada for Indian Students?

  • Fill the online application form for student visa.
  • Book an appointment with consulate or nearby embassy.
  • Take all the documents with you during the visa interview.
  • Show your GRE/IELTS score card.
  • Show the financial condition through government stamped documents.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letter

Scholarships to study in Canada for Indian Students

  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
  • University of Waterloo International Master’s and Doctoral Award
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship
  • Ontario Trillium Scholarship
  • University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship
  • University of Calgary Graduate Fellowship

Germany

Top Universities in Germany for Indian Students

  • LMU Munich

  • Technical University of Munich

  • Heidelberg University

  • Humboldt University of Berlin

  • University of Freiburg

Top Courses in Germany for Indian Students

  • Engineering
  • Maths and Computer Science
  • Physical and Life Sciences

Cost of studying in Germany for Indian Students

Tuition Fee-35,000 dollars per annum

Living and Food Cost-1000-2000 dollars per month

How to study in Germany for Indian Students?

  • German language is necessary in almost all universities.
  • It also consider IELTS for admission in engineering classes.
  • Apply for a specific university and choose a particular program there
  • Meet the Compulsory Application Requirement
  • Apply for visas
  • Receive your admission letter
  • Apply for a education loan to arrange money
  • Get your Student Visa

Eligibility to study in Germany for Indian Students

  • To take admission in graduate program, universities have set criteria.
  • The candidate must have at least 60 percent in intermediate classes
  • For engineering courses physics, chemistry and maths subjects are necessary.
  • Similarly for post graduates, students have to secure a minimum percentage or CGPA.

Documents required to study in Germany for Indian Students

  • Recommendation letter
  • GRE score proof
  • Academic Mark Sheets that are listed in application form
  • SOP
  • Work experience proof and certificate
  • Photocopies of passport.

How to get a student visa to study in Germany for Indian Students?

  • Fill the online application form for student visa.
  • Book an appointment with consulate or nearby embassy.
  • Take all the documents with you during the visa interview.
  • Show your GRE/IELTS score card.
  • Show the financial condition through government stamped documents.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letter

Scholarships to study in Germany for Indian Students

  • Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Heinrich Böll Scholarships for International Students
  • Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers
  • Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarships

China

Top Universities in China for Indian Students

  • Tsinghua University

  • Peking University

  • Fudan University

  • Zhejiang University

  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University

  • Nanjing University

Top Courses in China for Indian Students

  • Humanities
  • Business Management
  • Maths and Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Physical and Life Sciences

How to Study in China for Indian Students?

  • Apply for a specific university and choose a particular program there
  • Meet the Compulsory Application Requirement
  • Apply for visas
  • Receive your admission letter
  • Apply for a education loan to arrange money
  • Get your Student Visa

Cost of studying in China for Indian Students

Tuition Fee-25,000 dollars per year

Living and Food Cost-1500 dollars per month

Eligibility to study in China for Indian Students

  • Mandarin speaking is necessary in some universities.
  • To take admission in graduate program, universities have set criteria.
  • The candidate must have at least 60 percent in intermediate classes
  • For engineering courses physics, chemistry and maths subjects are necessary.
  • Similarly for post graduates, students have to secure a minimum percentage or CGPA.

Documents required to study in China for Indian Students

  • Recommendation letter
  • GRE  score proof
  • Academic Mark Sheets that are listed in application form
  • SOP
  • Work experience proof and certificate
  • Photocopies of passport.

How to get a student-visa to study in China for Indian Students?

  • Fill the online application form for student visa.
  • Book an appointment with consulate or nearby embassy.
  • Take all the documents with you during the visa interview.
  • Show your GRE/IELTS score card.
  • Show the financial condition through government stamped documents.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letter

Scholarships to study in China for Indian Students

  • Jiamusi University Heilongjiang Provincial Government Scholarship Program
  • HEC China Road and Bridge Corporation
  • Siemens China Scholarship
  • CAS TWAS President’s PhD Fellowship Programme

Singapore

Top Universities in Singapore for Indian Students

  • Nanyang Technological University

  • National University of Singapore

  • Singapore Management University

  • SIM University

  • Singapore Institute of Technology

  • Singapore University of Technology and Design

  • Yale NUS College

Top Courses in Singapore for Indian Students

  • Business Management
  • Banking and Finance
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Law

Cost of studying in Singapore for Indian Students

Tuition Fee-40,000 dollars per annum

Living and Food Cost-600-800 dollars per month

How to study in Singapore for Indian Students?

  • Apply for a specific university and choose a particular program there
  • Meet the Compulsory Application Requirement
  • Apply for visas
  • Receive your admission letter
  • Apply for a education loan to arrange money
  • Get your Student Visa

Eligibility to study in Singapore for Indian Students

  • To take admission in graduate program, universities have set criteria.
  • The candidate must have at least 60 percent in intermediate classes
  • For engineering courses physics, chemistry and maths subjects are necessary.
  • Similarly for post graduates, students have to secure a minimum percentage or CGPA.

Documents required to study in Singapore for Indian Students

  • Recommendation letter
  • GRE score proof
  • Academic Marksheet that are listed in application form
  • SOP
  • Work experience proof and certificate
  • Photocopie of passport

How to get a student visa to study in Singapore for Indian Students?

  • Fill the online application form for student visa.
  • Book an appointment with consulate or nearby embassy.
  • Take all the documents with you during the visa interview.
  • Show your GRE/IELTS score card.
  • Show the financial condition through government stamped documents.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letter of Recommendation

Scholarships to study in Singapore for Indian Students

INSEAD-Syngenta MBA Scholarships for Developing Singapore for Indian Students Leaders

Singapore International Graduate Award

Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship from NUS

Ireland

Top Universities in Ireland for Indian Students

  • Dublin City University.

  • Griffith College Ireland.

  • Maynooth University.

  • National College of Ireland.

  • Shannon College of Hotel Management.

  • Technology University Dublin.

  • Trinity College Dublin.

  • University College Dublin

Top Courses in Ireland for Indian Students

  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Data Science and Analytics
  • Physics
  • Information and Communication Technology

Cost of studying in Ireland for Indian Students

Tuition Fee-35,000 dollars per year

Living and Food Cost-1200 per month

How to study in Ireland for Indian Students?

  • Apply for a specific university and choose a particular program there
  • Meet the Compulsory Application Requirement
  • Apply for visas
  • Receive your admission letter
  • Apply for a education loan to arrange money
  • Get your Student Visa

Eligibility to study in Ireland for Indian Students

  • IELTS or GRE is required to test the candidate.
  • To take admission in graduate program, universities have set criteria.
  • The candidate must have at least 60 percent in intermediate classes
  • For engineering courses physics, chemistry and maths subject are necessary.
  • Similarly for post graduates, students have to secure a minimum percentage or CGPA.

Documents required to study in Ireland for Indian Students

  • Recommendation letter
  • GRE score proof
  • Academic Marksheet that are listed in application form
  • SOP
  • Work experience proof and certificate
  • Photocopy of passport

How to get a student visa to study in Ireland for Indian Students?

  • Fill the online application form for student visa.
  • Book an appointment with consulate or nearby embassy.
  • Take all the documents with you during the visa interview.
  • Show your GRE/IELTS score card.
  • Show the financial condition through government stamped documents.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letter

Scholarships to study in Ireland for Indian Students

  • Government of Ireland Scholarships.
  • The Walsh Fellowships.
  • Irish Research Council Scholarships.
  • Trinity College Dublin Scholarships.
  • Maynooth University Scholarships.
  • University College Dublin Scholarships

UAE

Top Universities in UAE for Indian Students

  • United Arab Emirates University

  • American University of Sharjah

  • University of Sharjah

  • Zayed University.

  • American University in Dubai

  • Khalifa University

  • Abu Dhabi University

  • Ajman University of Science and Technology

Top Courses in UAE for Indian Students

  • Banking and Finance
  • Engineering
  • Maths and Computer Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Medicine

Cost of studying in UAE for Indian Students

Tuition Fee-30,000 dollars per annum

Living and Food Cost-2000 dollar per month

How to study in UAE for Indian Students?

  1. Apply for a specific university and choose a particular program there
  2. Meet the Compulsory Application Requirement
  3. Apply for visas
  4. Receive your admission letter
  5. Apply for a education loan to arrange money
  6. Get your Student Visa.

Eligibility to study in UAE for Indian Students

  • To take admission in graduate program, universities have set criteria.
  • The candidate must have at least 60 percent in intermediate classes
  • For engineering courses physics, chemistry and maths subject are necessary.
  • Similarly for post graduates, students have to secure a minimum percentage or CGPA.

Documents required to study in UAE for Indian Students

  • Complete student visa application form
  • Visa application fee
  • Certificate of Enrollment or Letter of Offer
  • 4 passport size photographs

How to get a student-visa to study in UAE for Indian Students?

  • Fill the online application form for student visa.
  • Book an appointment with consulate or nearby embassy.
  • Take all the documents with you during the visa interview.
  • Show your GRE/IELTS score card.
  • Show the financial condition through government stamped documents.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation Letter

Scholarships to study in UAE for Indian Students

  • The Indian High School Dubai Scholarships
  • HH Sheikh Hamdan Scholarships
  • Multicultural Student Scholarship (MSS)

FAQs

  • How can I study abroad for free?

You need to apply for fellowship program in a respective in order to study free in a developed country.

  • How can I study abroad with a full scholarship?

There various fellowships which provide full financial support on the basis of a certain criteria.

  • Which is the cheapest country to study?

Ireland is one of the cheapest destinations to study abroad.

  • Which country is best for international students?

USA and UK universities are considered one of the best institutions around the world.

  • Which country is best institute for  computer science?

MIT is the best institution for studying in computer science.

Living in another country gives you a new way of looking at your own country and culture. This will help them to be a better person tomorrow, students are inspired to come up with their own ideas and opinions, and gain a fresh perspective. What are the best countries to study abroad in your opinion? Do share in the comments section. Also, please don’t forget to give your suggestions and feedback. 

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Piyush values education and has studied from the top institutes of IIT Roorkee, IIM Bangalore, KTH Sweden and Tsinghua University in China. Post completing his MBA, he has worked with the world's # 1 consulting firm, The Boston Consulting Group and focused on building sales and marketing verticals for top MNCs and Indian business houses.

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