Why do Indians choose to study abroad?. The major reason for choosing abroad studies is the career boost and job opportunity variation that the sophomore receives.
It amplifies the employability aspects. Foreign universities are known to be arrayed with a rich line-up of courses.
While Indian students mainly tender education in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), foreign universities offer much more. STEM is, however, still one of the most sought-after domains offered anywhere in the world.
UK have a lot of top universities and top colleges for STEM courses. Research centric areas in the abroad education pathway are definitely more reputable and esteemed.
A very pertinent reason why students in India plump for abroad universities and flock in huge numbers is the availability of courses at the UNDERGRADUATE level. The courses are covered in depth in these universities and the curriculum that they have is generally not offered in the programs in India.
The total number of Indian students studying abroad has increased from 66,713 (2000) to 3,01,406 (2016) based on the analysis carried out by UNESCO. US has 45% of Indian students while the UK has around 6% of Indian students.
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UNITED KINGDOM
Popular colleges
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Best Courses:
Course1: MBiochem in Biochemistry: molecular and cellular. Alumni: Oscar Wilde, Stephen Hawking, David Cameron, Hugh Grant are very celebrated and lionized alumni. Duration: 4 years
ENTRANCE: IELTS
Job opportunities: Data scientist (97k$ PA), Software engineer (108k$ PA), Chief Executive Officer (203k$ PA), Neurosurgeon (489k$ PA).
Popular companies: Google Inc, Microsoft Corp, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., International Business Machines.
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
Best Courses
Course1: Computer engineering,
Course2: BEng Hons,
Course3: Civil engineering,
Course4: Computer science BSc,
Course5: electrical engineering,
Course6: Biology BSc
Duration: 3 years
ALUMNI: Charles K. Kao, a Nobel prize winner in physics for the use of fiber optics is a well-known alumnus of this university.
ENTRANCE: IELTS
Job opportunities: After the first year, a ‘placements fair’ is organized by the university where the students can meet the employers directly.
Popular companies: IBM, Unilever, Lloyd’s Register and Geopost.
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
It is located in North East England. The college was introduced in the year 1914.
Best Courses
Course1: BEng Mechanical Engineering,
Course2: BEng Aerospace Engineering,
Course3: BSc Physiotherapy,
Course4: BEng Chemical Engineering with Industry,
Alumni: Stephen Uppal (actor), Jamie Dornan (Actor), Sophie Spence (sportswoman) are some of the established and well-known alumni of this university.
Duration: 4 years
ENTRANCE: IELTS
Job opportunities: University organises career fairs. They provide access to recruitment and matching services in which they provide part-time projects, so, the student can gain hands-on practice when they are studying. For more information about the companies and the vacancies contact business@tees.ac.uk
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY
Best Courses
Course1: Biology BSc,
Course2: Environmental Biology BSc,
Course3: Molecular Biology BSc
Duration: 3 years
Alumni: The university has a famous alumnus, which includes Freema Agyeman (actress), Helen Mirren (actress), Ashley Isham (fashion designer), Suzzane Moore (journalist) and many more.
ENTRANCE: IELTS
Features: It was introduced in 1878. It has campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius. The biomedical and bioscience fields have gained fame in this university. They offer excellent graduate and under-graduate courses. They have a well known and praised faculty for science and technology.
Job opportunities: There is a 27/7 career resource available. The student has the opportunity to pursue his/her studies and can apply for jobs. It offers intensive one-week roles, summer time jobs, full-year and community placements.
The Bradstock festival is famous for the exposure and communication to huge companies. Not only that, but also the university provides support for the student’s independent startup.
BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN UK
As a student, the UK is a safe place. The people there are very co-operative in terms of guidance to different courses and help regarding daily routines. It is known to be quite multicultural.
The weather in the UK changes everyday and weather predictions are often not accurate. Experts have advised that there is no need for worries in the political arena for the next 2 years which would affect the educational opportunities for Indian students. UK has a standing tradition of providing quality education.
Students who wish to pursue research have great exposure here. The country contributes around 6.4% of the global articles published in journals and around 11.6% of the citations. It is known as the leading country in the field of research.
Indian students too are eligible for free medical treatment by National Health service if he/she is enrolled in a full-time course.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Popular colleges
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelors in Physics,
Course2: Bachelor in Psychology,
Course3: Bachelor in Molecular and Cellular Biology,
Course4: Bachelor in Mathematics and Bachelor in Statistics
Duration: 4 years
Alumni: Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg, Michelle Obama, Robert F Kennedy, and many other known celebrities and powerful people are the alumni of this institute.
ENTRANCE: TOEFL/SAT
Features: This university was established in 1636 and is one of the oldest universities in the United States. This is an Ivy League university and holds its legacy for over 375 years. Harvard has a record of 48 Nobel Laureates, 32 Head of state, 48 Pulitzer Prize winners and many more precious researchers.
Harvard also offers a number of under-graduate-run publications that are written purely on science. The article is accessible to a wide range of people. It brings the best advances and lets you put forth your opinions on the most controversial debates in the science field.
Job opportunities: Harvard offers one of the most prestigious companies while considering placements. Some of them are NASA, Google, Microsoft, Axon, Boston Scientific, SpaceX, Tesla, etc.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelors of Science in Biology,
Course2: Bachelor of Science in Physics,
Course3: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics,
Course4: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
Duration: 4 years
Alumni: Tiger Woods, Elon Musk, Reese Witherspoon, Sundar Pichai, and many other well-known names belong to the alumni of this university.
ENTRANCE: SAT
Features: This university was introduced to the country in 1891. Stanford has been a dream place for many students to learn, discover and innovate. The university offers independent labs and centers. Other than these, there are sponsored labs that are done by the academic departments.
The Stanford Humanities Center, Stanford bio-X, and international studies are some of the best research centers which have given students the best exposure they could wish for. It is known as the heart of California’s Silicon Valley and the providers of Yahoo, Google, and many other companies. The alumni base of Stanford is connected with companies like eBay, Linkedln, Instagram, Google and many more.
Job opportunities: The students of this university get a good alumni mentorship for their job offers. They are given exposure to industry experts and workshops.
Popular companies: WSJ, BBC, Voice of America, Times of India, entrepreneur, Business insider, Business Standard, Chevron Conoco Phillips Environmental
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelor of Science in Physics,
Course2: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Course3: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Duration: 4 years
Alumni: Salman Khan, Kofi Annan, Raghuram Rajan, David Koch are some of the powerful people from the alumni base of this university.
entrance: TOEFL and SAT
Features: It was introduced in 1861 and is known as a private research institute. The undergraduate faculty is very well known for the support and guidance that it provides to the students.
There are mentors, advisors, teachers, coaches and committee members for the students when they need any kind of assistance. The board includes famous and eminent leaders from the background of science and engineering. The institute holds an alumni base of 89 Noble Laureates, 48 National Medal of Science winners.
Job Opportunities: Software Engineer (1M rupees PA), Mechanical engineer (500k rupees PA), Aerospace Engineer (1M rupees PA)
Major companies: Amazon.com Inc and Google India
BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN US
The United States is known for being a very diverse country. It is one of the safest places for an Indian student to study. Racism is a minimum. US is considered as one of the best countries to study abroad. The United States offers an amazing range of undergraduate courses and has a large base of learning opportunities.
There are flexible arrangements for a student who wants to change his/her university after the first or second year. The US has the unique facility of ‘not identifying any education system’. It is the federal government which can influence the offers by its funding.
The US has a wide range of state, private and community universities.
Other than this, social life in the US is at ease. The live concerts and entertaining nightlife will keep the students engaged and happy on weekends. The weekends are normally reserved for socializing and relaxing.
AUSTRALIA
Popular colleges
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelors in Environmental Science,
Course2: Bachelor of Science Psychology Major
Course3: Bachelor of Agriculture.
Duration: 3 Years
Alumni: Pete Singer, Germaine Greer, Grath Evans, and many more famous people are alumni of this university.
Entrance: IELTS
Features: It was found in 1853 and is the second oldest university known in Australia. It is known for the practical experience that it delivers to its students and has the record of being one of the most progressive research universities.
It has around 200 clubs and societies which include Women in Science, Chocolate lovers, etc. Julia Gillard, the former Prime minister of the U.S. is the alumni of this university.
Job Opportunities: Physicist, Educational technologist, Research Fellow, Project officer, Associate Director, etc.
Popular companies: Australia India private limited, Nossal Institute Ltd and many more
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelor of Science,
Course2: Bachelor of Health Sciences,
Course3: Bachelor of Pharmacy
Duration: 3 years
Alumni: Michael Kirby, Jacqueline Fernandez, Tony Abbott are some of the well established and known people from the alumni of this university.
Entrance: IELTS
Features: It was introduced in 1850 and is an open research university. It is counted among the top universities globally and has backed the Royal Charter from Queen Victoria in 1858. It contains a good range of undergraduate courses. There is a lot of practical exposure which is offered by this university.
Job Opportunity: they have many programs such as Year in Industry Program for the chemistry students, Indigenous Community Placement Programs for the Health Science students and many more. Other than that the medical students are offered compulsory clinical placements.
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Course2: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Duration: 3 years
Alumni: Alan Finkel, Julia Banks, Kevin Andrews, John Bertrand are some of the notable alumni from this university.
Entrance: IELTS
Features: Monash is a university that was introduced in 1958. It has one of the largest campus and is home to one of the best undergraduate students. It promotes more of medical research and is known for its Australian Regenerative Medical Institute. Ian Macfarlane, the Governor of Reserve Bank of Australia is an alumnus from this institute.
Job opportunity: Casual roles at Monash, Deloitte Australia, GOOGLE, HENNGE web developer, Broadspectrum and many more.
BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA
Australia has the third-highest number of international students who seek knowledge. It is one of the best cities for students in terms of affordability and quality of life. There is assured the quality of education and has a unique system that imbibes discipline into the students. Australia too is a multicultural society and has a majority of positive living experience.
The students can find all kinds of programs in Australia and almost every course that they want to pursue. It has the best beaches. It is a city with the best sports opportunity as well. the Australian Football League and what not. There are many performing arts clubs for growth and entertainment.
CANADA
Popular Colleges
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy,
Course2: Bachelor of Science general,
Course3: Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Duration: 4 years
Alumni: Joe Clark, Daryl Katz, Beverley McLachlin, and Dave Hancock are some of the well-known alumni of this institute.
Entrance: IELTS AND TOEFL.
Features: It was established in 1908 and is known as an open research university. It focuses more on applied research. It has five campuses. Raymond Lemieux, who discovered the Anomeric effect and Richard Taylor, the famous contributor in particle physics are some of the famous alumni.
Job opportunities: Summer internships, projects, and student clubs help you get the best internships and job offers.
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelors of Science (Honours) in Biology,
Course2: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics,
Course3: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biochemistry.
Duration: 4 years
Alumni: Joe Comuzzi, Akshay Kumar, Amanda Tapping are some of the notable alumni of this university.
Entrance: IELTS, TOEFL
Features: This is again a public research university. It has a very well established faculty in Education, Arts, and Graduate studies. Akshay Kumar is one of the famous alumni of this institute.
Job opportunities: There are the best police departmental placements like the Royal Canadian Mounted police and many more. Windsor Hospital, Harrow research center and many more companies recruit the science domain.
BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN CANADA
The Canadian education system is very similar to the system followed in the US. it offers a very detailed educational plan and a very convincing path for the student’s future. Most of the top-ranked colleges are found here. The University of Toronto is one of the top 30 universities for pursuing higher education. It has a very cosmopolitan environment.
GERMANY
Popular colleges
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelors in Mathematics,
Course2: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering,
Course3: Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering.
Duration: 2-3 years
Alumni: Carl Bosch, the Nobel Prize winner and Henri Coanda the nuclear physicist are some of the famous alumni of this university.
Entrance: IELTS
Features: This institute has been a very prestigious property of Germany and is one of the most distinguished universities in Europe. The institute is known mainly for its engineering courses and mathematics.
Job opportunities: it offers internships and placements that incorporate companies, startups, and many other branches. Zalando, Google, Rocket Internet, SAP, and Adidas are some of the major companies.
UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH
Courses: Bachelors in Civil Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Entrance: GRE
Features: This university has a special consideration as it is ranked fourth among the European Most Innovative University. The university has maintained a very good relationship and partnership with the TIME network. LACTOSE is also in partnership with this university.
Job opportunities: The job portal at this university provides help and support for the student even after he/she finishes the degree or education.
UNIVERSITY OF STUTTGART
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelor in Science Physics,
Course2: Bachelor in Science Mathematics,
Course3: Bachelor in Science Chemistry
Duration: 3 years
Entrance: IELTS
Features: Established in 1829. It is known as a leading research institute in Germany and owns a global reputation. The faculty grantees highly qualified academicians.
They promote and propagate the best learning systems and have one of the most hi-tech labs and computer centers. Other than academics, the university offers a variety of co-curricular like dance, me4ets, music activities, and events.
FREE UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN
Best Courses
Course1: Bachelors in Physics,
Course2: Bachelors in Biochemistry,
Course3: BSc in Meteorology.
Duration: 3 years
Alumni: Shouchend Zhang, a well-known physicist, Hartmut Zinser a religious scholar and Wolfgang Becker a German film director are some of the famous alumni of this university.
Entrance: IELTS
Features: The university was started in 1948 by receiving funds from the masses. The university offers a large and valued number of graduate and under-graduate courses. It is counted among the prestigious universities in Europe and is globally recognized.
UKRAINE
Popular colleges
LUGANSK STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Course1: Bachelor in Dental Studies,
Course2: MBBS
Duration: 5-6 years
Entrance: No IELTS
KHARKIV NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Courses: MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Duration: 6 years
Entrance: No IELTS
ZAPORIZHZHIA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Courses: MD physician
Duration: 6 years
ENTRANCE: No IELTS
BOGOMOLETS NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Courses
Course1: MBBS,
Course2: Dentistry,
Course3: Pharmacy
Duration: 5-6 years
Entrance: No entrance. Based on the 12th marks of the respective board.
LVIV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Courses
Course1: MBBS,
Course2: Dentistry,
Course3: Pharmacy
Duration: 5-6 years
Entrance: No exam. 10+2 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
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