Study Abroad

Study Abroad Guide for Indian Students

Planning to study abroad? This section guides Indian students country by country – universities, costs, required tests, scholarships, intakes and the student visa process.

Popular destinations

Country Known for Common English tests
USA Top-ranked universities, STEM programmes TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo
UK 1-year master’s degrees IELTS
Canada Colleges and post-study work options IELTS, PTE
Australia Universities and part-time work rights IELTS, PTE
Germany Low or no tuition at public universities IELTS, TOEFL (for English-taught programmes)

Steps to study abroad

  1. Shortlist country, course and universities
  2. Take the required tests – IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT
  3. Prepare SOP, LORs and documents and apply
  4. Apply for scholarships
  5. Apply for the student visa after the offer letter

Country guides

FAQs on Study Abroad

Is IELTS compulsory to study abroad?

Most universities in English-speaking countries ask for an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE; requirements differ by university.

Which country is cheapest to study abroad?

Germany is popular because many public universities charge little or no tuition, though students still pay living costs.