Best Universities for Indian Students Abroad- A Complete Guide

Choosing the best universities for Indian Students abroad can be confusing because there are so many options in different countries. Whether you want a top-ranked university or one that fits your profile and budget, it’s important to make the right choice.

In this blog, we will guide Indian students and parents on how to research, compare, and select the best-fit universities abroad. 

How to Select the Best Universities Abroad?

Going abroad and choosing which university to study is rated as the number one challenge for Indian students and Parents. Most who fail to research and follow their requirements fall for the wrong university and country, and hence turn their dream into a nightmare. I have seen several cases going right and several going wrong. The latter can be avoided, and hence we prepared this blog to help you in making the right decision. 

Importance of Choosing the Right University

Firstly, let’s talk about University selection and the criteria that you should research upon. When you start the process to apply, understand that you have to apply to multiple options and not restrict yourself to a few. I suggest you apply to 6-10 universities to get a few offers in hand to choose from in the end.

Also, I feel that if you are confused in fixing on one country as a choice, you can apply to multiple countries. At Education Street, in fact, we do this for most of our students so that while we progress, if there is any change or in the end when we receive offers/scholarships, we have choices to pick from. 

Types of Universities You May Encounter

The Internet would talk about two kinds of universities which are best for you. One of which is Ivy League universities, which everybody cannot get through. The second, which is the most common trap, is universities which are marketing themselves loudly. But in between them, there are several strong universities which students fail to research or opt for. Hence, a clean counsellor always helps and guides you on this path if you choose the correct one. 

Filters to Select the Right University

Let me set a few filters for you to choose the right and best university abroad:

1. University name
2. Course name
3. Location
4. Tuition Fees
5. Duration of the course
6. Entry Requirements
7. Test Scores
8. Deadlines
9. Application fees
10. Weather
11. Feedback (Alumni/Known Person/Counsellor)
12. Rating

How to Use These Filters Effectively

Prepare an Excel sheet with all this different data. Now, once you prepare these columns in the sheet, you can first do the research and populate all this data. Once you have the data, you can start putting ratings for each parameter.

Example: If you like the course curriculum a lot, you can give it 9/10, and likewise for all other university options. Tuition fees are suitable, then you again rate it as 5/10 or 10/10. Test score, if any particular required, and you do not have it, like say IELTS required is 7/9 and you have 6.5 that means chances are low you can add as 0/10, making the overall score for it lesser.

In the end, you would have the total score for each university and here this sheet will help you pick your top-rated university and make applications. Data and ratings are what you have to work upon to get the best suitable university for you. At Education Street, we prepare this for our students and save them with all our efforts, so if you wish, you can take our assistance. 

Here, we have created a detailed guide on 👉top countries Indian students prefer for higher education.

Recommended Websites for Research

Some websites suitable for you to go and find a top-rated university for your particular country and course would be as follows, suggested by us:

1. QS World University Rankings – www.topuniversities.com
2. U.S. News Best Global Universities – http://www.usnews.com/education
3. Financial Times (FT) Business School Rankings – https://rankings.ft.com/
4. CRICOS – https://cricos.education.gov.au/
5. Study in New Zealand – https://www.studywithnewzealand.govt.nz/en

Best Universities for Indian Students Abroad

1. USA- MIT, Stanford University, University of Michigan
2. UK- University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh
3. Canada- University of Toronto, UBC, McGill University
4. Australia- University of Melbourne, Monash University, University of Sydney
5. Germany- TU Munich, Heidelberg University, RWTH Aachen 

Final Thoughts: Don’t Follow the Herd

The best university decision is very subjective; students need to understand this. Your profile, your course choice and Your Affordability all together help us decide the right fit. However, I see a growing herd mentality of students where they follow their friends or family without mapping their profile.

It is important to understand your facts and figures to pick those 6-10 universities to apply to from the plethora of options you have to process applications. Proper research is required, and hence, time is needed.

Start Early and Apply Smart

Therefore, it is always recommended to start your study abroad applications 1 to 1.5 years prior to your actual intake. With the growing competitiveness and changing economies and we always suggest students to apply to multiple countries suitable for their profile and needs. A lot of data on the internet is marketing material of the universities and agents of these universities, and hence, believing data blindly also compromises your results.

Role of a Good Counsellor

A clean and well-established counsellor works like a doctor here who can identify your pain points and dilemmas and bring you the right prescription for universities.

Conclusion

Hope this blog helps you to choose the best universities for YOU !! Don’t fall for general tall claims.

 

Author Name: Ankita Thakker

Designation: Founder & CEO of  Education Street