3 lesser known study abroad destinations that students are opting for these days

For years, The United States, The UK, Singapore, and Europe have been the favorite destinations for Indian students wanting to study abroad.

Travelling to different countries to pursue advanced studies is clearly a life-changing experience for many youngsters who are exposed to worldwide opportunities and enhanced career prospects. But the recent Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine War created significant roadblocks in their path to their dream school.

The war and the pandemic have directly impacted travel, hospitality, healthcare, and entertainment, as well as the functioning of schools, colleges, and universities. Many prominent schools in advanced nations have advised their students to adapt to ‘Stay At Home’ education or a Hybrid model of study.

In fact, many Indian students who have studied subjects like medicine and others in countries like Russia, China, Ukraine, and others, have been forced to return home.

As a result, Indian students have been left with no choice but to look for other countries where they won’t have to go through the hassles of the Covid-pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Here are 3 lesser-known study abroad destinations that students are opting for these days:

1. FRANCE

A reason why France is becoming a prominent study destination for Indian students is that it offers an excellent academic environment.

Students wanting to grow their careers in management or explore opportunities in the same field can look up to France as a viable option with the European nation having, one-fourth of the top 100 Masters programmes for the last few years.

France also possesses great study opportunities in the field of science as it is ranked second in terms of Fields Medalists, which is the most prestigious recognition in Mathematics.

Top universities of the country offer popular specialisations like MS, MBA, MSc, with the scope of the law, information technology, and engineering courses also very high in the nation.

Moreover, students can also enjoy some well-earned downtime from studies and take up outdoor and creative activities available in abundance throughout the nation.

2. MALTA

Malta, an archipelago located in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast, is one new yet seemingly popular study destination for many international students.

When compared to other European nations, Malta is a much more economical nation as it offers Indian students a high standard of living at reasonable prices. The country gives discounts on public transportation for students.

Another thing that makes Malta a great study destination is that its eligibility requirements for student visas are very simple. Along with that, it’s also one of the safest countries in the world as it has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe.

Moreover, in terms of lifestyle, Indian students can really enjoy the country with their culture of celebrating happiness. They can also enjoy a good downtime from studies by attending a host of events and outdoor activities to choose from.

Malta is a great place to grow or push your career as its University of Malta provides students with a diverse range of recognised programmes to choose from.

3. ITALY

Italy is a very good study destination for Indian students as the European nations possess some of the oldest and most renowned educational institutions in the world.

The universities also offer a wide range of subjects to choose from including architecture, applied sciences, medicine, economics, and the arts.

Italian universities are both privately and publicly funded institutions, with the quality of education considered to be of a very high standard.

One thing that could be significant in an Indian student moving to Italy to study is that the Italian Foreign Ministry offers yearly grants to foreign citizens to study, train, and/or research at its higher education institutes.

Not just that, Indian students can also apply for the ‘Invest Your Talent in Italy’ programme to pursue post-graduation in the fields of engineering, advanced technologies, architecture, design, economics, or management from some of the prime universities.