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Studying abroad is a major transformational journey on a personal and professional level. It is important to choose a destination that not only gives you a good quality of education but also promises a secure career. Let's look at the top hotspots for study abroad in 2023 that will ensure a secure future for you.
The world is currently facing a problem of economic slowdown. As a result, everything has become extremely expensive. The cost of education and accommodation has increased drastically post-pandemic. In such a scenario looking for affordable destinations for studying abroad that also offer quality education has become an almost impossible task. Today we will discuss some countries that offer great facilities to international students in terms of higher education and at the same time are very affordable.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and at the same time it's not at all expenses. Plus the government actually promotes start-up culture in the country and provides a lot of tax rebates to budding entrepreneurs.
Japan
Japan is one of the most futuristic countries in the world. The country knows how to tap on its human resources and benefit from them. Also, Japan is one of the safest countries in the world for international students. Being an Asian country, it is also not too expensive to study.
Switzerland
Many people think that it's very expensive to live in Switzerland because of the high cost of accommodation. But what a lot of people don't know is that Switzerland features among the top 4% of countries when it comes to highest minimum wages. Also, there is an abundance of internships and part-time job opportunities for international students. The cost of accommodation is high only in the main cities like Zürich, Bern and Geneva. Other city's are quite affordable for living purposes.
Students have realised that studying abroad is a very rewarding and life changing experience. Indeed, the student has to face a lot of challenges along the way, but in the end it's worth every struggle that you face. But due to budget constraints and several other factors like cultural shock, many students are apprehensive towards studying abroad. As a result a new way to study abroad has been introduced among international students. Hybrid study abroad programmes are becoming more and more popular as it allows students to have a test of study abroad experience and at the same time not commit to the whole process for a longer duration of time. Let's look at some of the advantages of hybrid study abroad programs-
University of Strathclyde has announced a special scholarship for engineering aspirants from India who want to study at the university. The university that is situated in Glasgow will offer $3000 to the selected students for helping with their total cost of education. Students can directly apply for the scholarship through the official website of the university.
Only students who are joining the university for postgraduate research and postgraduate taught courses will be eligible to apply for the scholarship. This scholarship, especially for students who want to pursue their education in the field of engineering.
Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr Jagan Mohan Reddy has distributed over Rs.47 crores to a number of underprivileged students for the purpose of higher education in foreign universities. The amount has been distributed among 357 selected students. Students have been selected from SC, ST and OBC backgrounds. These students will get total financial support while pursuing their education abroad. The contribution has been made under the 'Jagananna Videsi Vidyadevena' scheme. selected students can pursue a number of various degrees from foreign universities, including Law, medicine, management, engineering and journalism.
All the students who have a dream of studying in Canada have to no longer wait till 18 years of age. Now, even minor students from the age of 4 to 17 can study in Canada with the help of the minor student visa. This visa will be given by the immigration department of Canada to students who want to complete their schooling from Canada. Many students have already started applying for the visa and enrolled themselves in international schools in Canada. Lately, parents and students have become more aware about the importance of good schooling for students. This is the reason why minor student visas have become a big thing.
The Department for Education (dfe) has taken a decision to cancel any kind of degrees that result in higher unemployment or dropout rates. Not only this, the government of the UK has announced to pay special attention towards courses that lead to skill development and higher employment rates. There will also be a reduction in the maximum amount of fee that universities can charge for a foundation year course. This will be reduced from the current £9,250 to £5,760. Foundation courses will be discontinued for business degrees and will help in saving the time for students. New T level courses will be introduced that will only focus on vocational training.
The government will give more emphasis on higher technical qualifications. The government will look forward to providing more internship opportunities to students for better industry experience. All of these strategies will actually benefit Indian students quite a lot. Not only is the government planning to change the education system of the country for good, it is also paying a lot of attention towards its international students.
The United States of America is one of the most important countries in the world in terms of economy and technology. The country has been one of the biggest education providers in the global education market for many years. It is still the dream country for most of the students. Let us look at some important things that you must know before applying to study in America.
Documents
Documentation is an extremely important process for studying in the US. The US Supreme Court has even ruled that while giving visas to international students, the race of the student has to be totally ignored. But other documents are critical and it is important for these documents to be authentic otherwise you can face legal problems.
Insurance
Depending upon the type of visa that you apply for, it is important that you get insurance for yourself. If you get a J1 visa, then it is important for you to meet the specific requirements given by the US state department. This includes benefits of US$100,000 for accident or illness. US$50,000 for evacuation to their home country and such other benefits.
University curriculum
The US-based education system is a credit system, which allows students to choose programmes as per their liking. Students can choose different subjects to out their program. A full-time course generally consist of 30 to 40 credits per year. This makes an average bachelor's degree to be a 120 credits course. It requires at least 60 to 70 credits to clear a program.
Finances
The United States of America is one of the most expensive countries in the world for higher education. The annual fee to study in the US can range from $5,000 to $50,000. It is always recommended to check the total fee criteria and the scholarships offered by a particular university before you decide to study there.
A huge number of universities from India have made it to the final ranking of the Times higher education Asia University rankings. Last year only 71 universities were able to make it to the list. This year 75 universities have been featured in the list of 2023. Japan is the most represented country in the list with 117 universities making it to the final list. It is followed by China whose 95 universities have made it to the final list. 18 universities from India have made it to the top 200 list. The top 10 Indian institutes to feature in the rankings are International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (=106), Alagappa University (111), Saveetha University (=113), Jamia Millia Islamia (=128), IIT Ropar (=131), and Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi except for the IITs and IIMs.
The official CAT notification will be released by the end of July like every year. This year the exam will be conducted by IIM Lucknow. Last year IIM Bangalore conducted the CAT exam. Every year the exam is conducted by a different IIM. The registration for CAT 2022, started in the month of August and students were able to fill the forms till September. This year also the registration for the exam is expected to start by the first week of August. The deadline to fill the application form keeps on extending from time to time. The CAT exam is usually conducted in November.
Ireland is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. In recent years, the rapid growth has attracted a lot of immigrants in the search of good lifestyle and work opportunities. The Irish education system offers a variety of courses to international students for higher education. Another benefit for international students to study in Ireland is the fact that the classes are totally in English and Ireland is an English speaking country. All of these factors have contributed to attracting a lot of international students from India. Recently, it was found out that in 2022 more than 6000 international students went to Ireland for higher education. all the Indian students are presented with diverse options for studying abroad, their top choices remain science, technology, engineering and management.
Recently, Jamia Millia Islamia has announced that it has been given the permission to open a medical college by the central government. The official announcement for the same has been made by the Vice Chancellor, Najma Akhtar. Since India is in need of Mor, medical colleges, Jamia Millia Islamia, requested the prime minister and president for granting permission to open a new medical College. Now that the permission has been officially granted, preparations will start very soon. Jamia Millia Islamia is one of the top universities of the country and has been awarded by multiple institutions for its educational facilities to the students.
Delhi University has started the MBA course in machine learning and AI. The university has received over 600 applications for the 60 seats that are available for students. This MBA will emphasise on the importance of machine learning and AI in terms of business. The Vice Chancellor of Delhi University has made an official announcement for the same. Since AI and machine learning are very important for a developing nation as they are the need of the hour, conscious efforts have been made by Delhi University to introduce courses that are in line with the New Education Policy. The program will seek to strive a holistic balance between theoretical and practical aspects of the spectrum.
The Great Indian Dream Scholarship, is a scholarship offered by Swades, which is a company working towards making sure that the dreams of deserving Indian students come true. This scholarship comes with a total cash pool of US$100,000 which is divided among 31 meritorious students. The topmost candidate gets a cash award of US$10,000. Other 10 students get US$5000. The rest of the 20 selected students get a cash prize of US$2000. It is important for the student to be a citizen of India to be eligible for the scholarship. This scholarship provide special grants to Indian students are studying in the US.
Recently Canada deported a number of Indian students because of fake documents and a number of other factors. Indian students travel to Canada in abundance every year. Although there are a lot of genuine study abroad consultants that help students in their journey, many people take advantage of the lack of knowledge among students. Here is everything that you can do to avoid becoming a victim of such fraud.
Singapore has become a top education provider not only in Asia but the whole world. The progress of the country has been massive and it is attracting students from various parts of the world, including the UK, the US and Australia. Let's look at the reasons why you should choose Singapore as your next study abroad destination.
Best quality of education
Singapore takes education very seriously which is why the country makes strategic investment in the education sector. Studying in Singapore is a very different experience as the country constantly takes active measures to improve their quality of education.
Cultural diversity
You will also meet people from different countries. Being around people of different ethnicities will help you grow as an individual.
Accommodation
Singapore is a very safe place when it comes to studying for international students. The accommodation can be expensive sometimes but students do not have to worry about anything related to racial discrimination, bullying or discomfort.
Career opportunities
Singapore actively provides good professional opportunities to immigrants after completing their education. It is not one of those countries that sends students back after their education is completed. The demand for work force is always on rise in Singapore which is why you can find a suitable job for yourself easily.
Most people want to go to Europe for higher education. But many people have a dream of working in Europe for which they need a work visa. Let us discuss about highly demanded profession that can help you getting a work visa to Europe.
Australia is the dream destination of many students for higher education. Australia has also made significant changes to attract international students to the country. Here are some important things that you must know before applying for an Australian visa.
Most international students go for the conventional study abroad options while choosing a country for higher education. But now it's so many options, it would be wrong if one doesn't explore so many options out there. Today we will be talking about the best countries for international students to study and live in 2023.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is home to more than 300 different ethnic groups. Also the new government has made a lot of significant changes in the foreign policy that will actually benefit immigrants.
Sweden
Sweden is becoming the technological and entrepreneurial hub of Europe. It is the birthplace of famous international brands like IKEA and H&M. Due to the booming start-up culture, Sweden also requires a lot of immigrants that cancel the excess job positions
Australia
Australia has a growing international population. According to a recent survey out of every four individuals, at least one in Australia is an international immigrant. Also the country is home to some of the top universities in the world.
Germany
Germany is the best place for an international student who wants to pursue a career in the field of STEM. Not only will you get access to affordable higher education but also the after study work opportunities are great in the country.
London has acquired the first position in the list of the top study abroad destinations list given by QS. London has acquired the top spot for this is the time in a row. Munich on the other hand was ranked at number two position last year, but has declined to fifth spot. This is the 11th list launched by QS. Among all the Indian cities, Mumbai has been given the top ranking. The major issue with Indian cities remained desirability. Although most of the Indian cities are quite affordable for international students, the desirability to study in India is quite low. This is because of the unsatisfactory quality of life, infrastructure and safety for international students.
