Abroad Study Trends Shift: Indian Students Eye New Destinations for 2025
Recently, due to changes in study visa regulations in Canada, Australia, and the UK, Indian students are exploring new options for their higher education aspirations. It is anticipated that there will be a significant decrease in the number of students going to these countries by spring 2025. However, other education hubs are expected to emerge as viable alternatives to fill this gap.
In 2024, Canada reduced the approval of study visas by 35%, with an additional 10% reduction in 2025. This is expected to result in approximately 125,000 fewer Indian students studying in popular destinations such as Canada, Australia, and the UK. Consequently, European countries like Germany, France, Spain, and Italy are emerging as attractive alternatives for Indian students seeking higher education opportunities abroad.
- Canada’s visa cuts: Canada’s decision to reduce study permits may deny entry to over 80,500 Indian students in 2024 alone. A further reduction in 2025 is expected to impact an additional 23,000 students.
- New UK regulations: Stricter financial requirements and restrictions on dependents for postgraduate students in the UK are forecasted to reduce applications by 15-20%.
- Australia’s cap on intake: Starting in 2025, Australia will limit new international student enrolments to 270,000 annually, with tougher visa requirements.
Despite these challenges, countries like Spain, Germany, and even New Zealand are seeing rising international student numbers. Spain, for example, experienced a 28% increase between 2021 and 2023.
Key Takeaways:
- Indian students are exploring more diverse education destinations.
- Countries like Germany, France, Spain, and Italy are expected to witness a surge in applications.
- Early applications and strategic course selection are more important than ever in this competitive environment.
With abroad education trends shifting, students must stay informed and adapt to these new opportunities.
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