Indian students prioritize safety when selecting US colleges, with parents making decisions based on safety concerns. Consultants note safety concerns for undergraduates, leading to decisions like choosing NYU over University of Chicago.
Many Indians headed to the US for higher studies this year are choosing colleges based on the perceived safety of the location amid a recent surge in attacks on Indian students in the US, admission consultants said.
Young women in India s smaller towns and rural areas are increasingly pursuing foreign degrees, as evidenced by the rising demand for educational loans and applications to international universities. Avanse Financial Services reports that as of December, nearly 45% of students availing educational loans from non-metro cities are women. This trend has been growing post-pandemic, with female students showing interest in traditionally male-dominated fields like STEM courses.
In a resounding triumph for U.S. higher education, international student enrollment soars, revealing the nation's enduring allure and academic supremacy.
Countries like Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Japan and South Korea, which are actively trying to woo international students, too, are likely to benefit to some extent, though language is a deterrent in some cases, nearly half-a-dozen study abroad consultants, education experts, and students said.