Why do people want to study abroad? The reasons may be many, but for me there are 4 clear reasons to study abroad as listed below:
- To be a part of a new lifestyle and culture
- To get higher quality education and learn new languages
- To make a career and new friends
- For personal development and new adventures
According to above mentioned factors, presented below are the top 5 best countries to study abroad.
- Germany
Germany has often been ranked as the number 1 country for international students. One of the primary reasons for its attraction is the nil or almost nil tuition fees for undergraduate or graduate level courses. If you get the opportunity (this is difficult as the competition is sky-high) you can easily enroll at an internationally-rated university and get the best education possible without going broke.
The culture is vibrant and people are welcoming, whether in big urban cities like Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt or in smaller charming towns like Freiburg and Marburg. Besides the world-famous Oktoberfest, the country is home a number of varied festivities and activities that will keep you occupied, enthralled, joyful. Given the savings you will make on fees, you may easily catch a train to other EU countries for a vacation. Germany is also a major economic powerhouse in the world. Thus, after finishing your studies you will have a big scope for a satisfying, fruitful career in Germany itself.
- The United Kingdom (UK)
This is one of the English speaking countries that attracts students from all around the globe. This is because the UK is home to not just well-established and prestigious universities like Oxford and Cambridge, but also to high-quality educational institutions in almost city and town across the small island. The fees tend to vary from one university to another, and it can be quite high at times. However, students can get scholarships as well as student work-visas that allow them to work whilst studying. Flexible work around universities is easily available across the country.
The UK is a melting pot of cultures and traditions as well as landscapes. There are bustling cities as well as idyllic towns and quaint villages. Touring these places and indulging in their individualistic beauty and lifestyle will allow you the time away from the hectic study-work schedules. Once out of the university, a great job can easily be sought just about anywhere in the world.
- Canada
This country of tolerant and friendly people, high quality education, bountiful and intact nature, moderate tuition fees, and diversity of cultures has been a favorite destination of overseas students for a long time.
Most of the international students opt for universities based in Toronto. Other big cities like Montreal and Vancouver also have well-known universities. The country is famous for its innovations in the field of IT and computers; it is manna for students from this field. As compared to the US and the UK, the tuition fees are lower and affordable. French is a second major language in this otherwise English speaking nation. Hence, students have an opportunity to learn French during their stay in Canada.
Canada follows a policy of multiculturalism and is known for its low crime rate. Hence, people from diverse background from around the world are welcomed here. Nature lovers can also look forward to hiking, swimming, mountain climbing, skiing, and other adventures in pristine wilderness during their school holidays.
- Australia
Australia has long been a choice destination for students from India. Over the years, students from every continent have joined the top universities in Australia scattered across its cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, etc. Despite its small population size, the country has a really high number of educational institutions thereby making it a top destination for international students seeking quality higher education. A lot of Australian universities have also regularly featured in the top-hundred list of global university rankings.
The country boasts of all-year sunshine, awesome sandy beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, and numerous other World Heritage Sites. It is also very easy to make friends with the locals and other travelers. In the past few years, there was a glitch with regards to racist violence against students and immigrants. Authorities took care of it and now it has calmed down. Also, universities have become increasingly more supportive of newcomers and visitors seeking superior academics.
- The United States of America (USA)
The US has been home to world-class universities in every state as well as the famous Ivy League colleges, research-oriented institutions, and schools offering cutting-edge innovations and thought for decades. In fact, it attracts nearly 800,000 international students to its varied universities every year. The tuition fees are high, but that has never been a deal breaker for those seeking the best in academics.
High quality education aside, the enormous landmass spread from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean can offer ample opportunities to indulge in diverse cuisines, nature and landscapes, adventures, people and cultures, and languages and traditions, etc. After students graduate, most of them end up working in the most powerful country in the world, economically and otherwise. The US then becomes their home too!
