Apart from the US and the UK, Indian students are now exploring countries to pursue higher education
The next decade will see a transformation of career choices and global workplace practices. Students gearing up for this transformation are looking for courses which can ‘give you more’ across a range of non-traditional education destinations. Tushar Sharma, who chose to study Software Engineering at Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland, says “I found my undergraduate and postgraduate studies at AIT to be industry-driven, providing me with the necessary skills to pursue a rewarding career in the software industry.” He has completed his journey from being a student in New Delhi to being a part of the global workplace, working for Hewlett Packard in Dublin, Ireland.
Ireland
Ireland has emerged as one of the new education destinations popular with students looking for courses from Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, PharmaMBA, Business Management, Biotechnology, Biomedical and general sciences. Student enrollments into Irish institutions have gone up by over 200 per cent in the last three years with over 2,000 Indian students currently studying there. This is not surprising considering that students have lucrative post-study options at leading companies such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Apple, Abbott, Allianz and Ericsson which have their European or EMEA HQ in Ireland. With the one year stay-back option, students can seek jobs in over a 1,000 multinationals based in Ireland.
France
Similarly, other European countries like France and Germany are becoming the first preference for students who want to explore education through paths not so commonly taken. Eisha Mathani, who wants to pursue a course in Luxury Branding says, “France (as an education destination) is the first choice for me. There seems to be no other country that knows the world of luxury as much as France does and the location only makes it better”. With a large number of scholarships, world-ranked institutions and comparatively lower tuition fees, France now has over 4,000 Indian students studying across its institutions. According to the new scheme agreed upon during PM Modi’s visit to France, Indian students will now have a stay-back option for 24 months on the completion of their course.
Germany
Colleges and universities in Germany have always enjoyed an excellent reputation for post graduate courses in Engineering and for their research and innovation. With over 10,000 students going from India to Germany each year, the numbers are expected to grow even further primarily due to two factors – one, Germany’s advancement as a hub for scientific research in the world, and two, students no longer need to have the knowledge of, or be proficient in the German language. Students who complete their higher education in Germany can apply for an 18-month visa which helps them seek employment with international and German companies.
New Zealand
At the other end of the spectrum, New Zealand has seen a tremendous growth of Indian students with almost 30,000 students pursuing their studies in the non-university tertiary sector or the ‘Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics’ (ITPs). Traditionally associated with Hospitality courses and specialised programs in sports – from medicine to marketing, New Zealand has emerged as a destination for science and technology as well. Students can choose from universities and the ITPs for their courses, apply for scholarships and even avail a post-study work visa for 12 months on the completion of their course.
West Indies
Students looking for niche or highly-specialised programs can opt for institutions or destinations focussed on these courses, such as studying Medicine at St. George’s University (SGU)Gernada, West Indies. Specialising in just three areas of medicine – MBBS, Veterinary Medicine and Public Health, SGU has enrolled more than 90 medical aspirants and Indian students into their programmes in the past couple of years. Students who complete their course may get a visa to stay back for up to one year based on the discretion of the visa officer. Students gain their clinical training in countries like the US, the UK and Canada and usually find themselves placed well on the completion of their programmes.
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