Tag: Indian students studying abroad

Packing your bags and boarding a flight to study overseas once seemed like a “dream come true” moment for Indian students. For decades, the narrative was nearly formulaic: A bright cohort navigating their rite of passage to the West. A foreign degree was equated with success. The long-cherished belief remained entrenched, global dreams could only be built on foreign soil.However, the good news is that a profound shift is taking root. India, long considered a major contributor to international education, is now becoming the destination itself. A recent report by Vidyashilp University highlights that fewer students are moving abroad, while ... Read more

In a world increasingly defined by global mobility and knowledge economies, Indian students are emerging as one of the most significant forces shaping international education. According to the latest data from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), over 1.8 million Indian students are currently studying abroad in 2025—a staggering rise from 1.3 million just two years ago. This dramatic increase is more than a statistical spike; it reflects deep shifts in educational aspirations, economic realities, and global migration patterns.The surge speaks volumes about the evolving mindset of India’s youth, who are now looking beyond borders not just for academic credentials, ... Read more

Canada’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship Marc Miller on Friday said the North American nation is imposing a cap on study permit applications to curb the rapid increase of international students in Canada. Now the cap will be based on the number of study permits expiring this year, he said. This effectively means the number of international students who will enter Canada in 2024 will be the same as the number of students whose permits cease to continue this year onwards. The target for this year, the minister said, is 4,85,000. Since nearly 20 percent of students apply for an ... Read more