Studying abroad gives you a ticket to access high-quality education, build a successful career, experience new culture, experience international campus, and above all, it offers an opportunity to develop a global outlook. According to the RedSeer report, the number of Indian students going abroad for higher education is estimated to touch 1.8 million mark by 2024 compared to 7,70,000 back in 2019. If you are planning to study overseas here are the best study abroad destinations for 2022. 

Canada

Canada has been one of the most sought-after study abroad destinations among Indian students because of its culturally sensitive environment, immigrant-friendly rules, and massive Indian diaspora. A recent report by IDP Connect, an higher education enrolment specialist, states that 69% of 3,650 students from 55 countries prefer studying in Canada. 

Some popular universities in Canada 

• University of British Columbia
• University of Toronto
• McGill University
• McMaster University
• University of Montreal

The UK 

Did you know that the UK has witnessed a 174% increase in the Indian student population in the year 2021 as compared to 2019? Thanks to its Graduate Route, which allows students to stay in the UK post completion of their course. This encourages study abroad students to pursue higher education in the UK as they can opt to work in the UK after graduation or post-graduation. 

Some popular universities in the UK 

• University of Oxford
• University of Cambridge
• Imperial College London
• UCL
• London School of Economics and Political Science

The US 

Did you know that the US continues to rule over the hearts of study abroad students? A recent research report by Open Doors, an annual survey funded by the US Department of State, suggests that the US is the most preferred destination of international students. The education system in the USA offers many benefits like smaller classrooms, intense discussion on the topic instead of following only a theory-based approach. 

Some popular universities in the UK 

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
• University of Chicago
• Harvard University
• Stanford University

Germany

Although most German universities charge low to no tuition fees, you will be amazed by the German education system, which is class apart. Many study abroad students have a misconception that the study programs in Germany are taught in the German language. However, you will be thrilled to know that most German universities offer English-taught programmes. If you want to continue working in Germany after completing your studies, you can even apply for an 18-month residence permit. 

Some popular universities in Germany  

• Technical University of Munich
• Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
• Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
• Heidelberg University
• Freie Universität Berlin

Ireland 

Recently, Ireland has been gaining massive popularity among study abroad students. International students flock to Ireland as it offers an impeccable education system, health infrastructure, safe working environment and more. Did you know that as per Global Peace Index, 2020, Ireland is one of the safest countries in the world? Irish Universities Association suggests that currently, ~32,000 international students are studying in Ireland. This number keeps rising as Ireland witnesses a continuous influx of students from all over the world. 

Some popular universities in Ireland

• Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin 
• RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
• University College Dublin
• National University of Ireland Galway
• University College Cork

So, these are the best study abroad destinations that can you can consider to pursue your higher studies. Studying abroad is an expensive affair, but what if we tell you that your dream to study overseas is now within your reach. In fact, you can finance your education independently without depending on your parents by opting for an overseas education loan.

At Avanse, we believe in empowering our student fraternity to access quality education. Hence, the overseas education loan that we offer covers the holistic cost of education, including airfare, tuition fees, study material costs, accommodation costs, and other education-related costs. If you have more queries, we are just a call away. All the best!