Over 18.8 Lakh Indian Students Study Abroad: Canada Tops 4.27 Lakh

More than 18.8 lakh Indian students are pursuing education in foreign countries which makes India one of the largest sources of international students worldwide. Kirti Vardhan Singh who is the External Affairs Minister of India shared this figure in the Rajya Sabha highlighting a massive trend in student mobility. Students are spread across 153 countries to get better opportunities amid the rising demand for global degrees.Top Destinations Leadin...

Why Are 74,000 Indian Students Leaving UK? Tough Visa Rules Under Fire

Stricter visa and dependant rules in the UK are causing more Indian students to leave the country. This is a big concern for universities that depend on fees from international students. As per ONS data, 74,000 Indian students left the UK in 2025, showing a major change that could affect the future of higher education. As many universities depend strongly on international student fees, concerns are growing about how UK policies are changing globa...

NYU Top National List for International Students Enrollment

New York University has become the leading US institution for international students in the 2024-25 academic year, with 27,532 foreign enrollments. Trailing NYU in the top 10 are North-eastern University, Columbia University, Arizona State University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Southern California, University of California San Diego, Purdue University, Pennsylvania State University and University of Michigan Ann Arbor....

Global Career Trends 2025: Non-Engineering Fields Rising as AI-Resistant Options for Study Abroad

With the rapid changes in the global job market due to the rise of artificial intelligence, many students considering studying abroad are starting to rethink traditional engineering degrees. With the increase in the use of automation in various industries, an increasing number of students are beginning to pursue careers that require soft skill sets like creativity, emotional intelligence and complex decision making. These types of positions...

Indian Students Reconsider US Study Plans Amid Visa Rules and Shifting Global Trends

In the last several months, many potential Indian students of higher education are reconsidering their options to study in United States and are waiting in considerable uncertainty about the visa process, employment concerns and immigration possibilities. The U.S. has long been the favoured location of study abroad for Indian students, but the rise of global tensions, delayed visa appointments and the associated realities of living in the U.S. af...

Affinity Education Expands European Partnerships at EHEF 2025 in Jakarta

Affinity Education, one of the trusted study abroad consultancies in medical education in India, successfully participated in the 17th European Higher Education Fair 2025 held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The higher education fair was organized by the EU Delegation to Indonesia and was attended by universities, educational specialists and international representatives from around Europe. The fair was a crucial opportunity to strengthen ties with univer...

Affinity Education Showcases Global Educational Excellence at OCSC Education Expo, Thailand 2025

Affinity Education, a global education consultancy with a mission to convert students aspirations into global possibilities, was proud to participate in the OCSC Education Expo Thailand 2025. The event is one of the leading educational platforms for government bodies, top universities and leading thinkers in international education globally and one of the largest educational platforms in Asia. Participation in the OCSC Expo showed Affinity Educat...

97% of Indian Students Demand Career-Focused Education, Study Abroad Choices Reflect Trend

A recent study showed that 97% of students in India want education that relates to a future career. For students, higher education goes beyond lectures and textbooks, it is about employability, skills and real world experience. The results showed an important shift in the way young learners view education today. Students seek program flexibility and responsive learning experiences that will prepare them for employment and success in their careers...

Indian Students Shift to Georgia for MBBS as RBI Reports Fivefold in Education Remittances

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of Indian students choosing Georgia instead of Ukraine for their MBBS studies. This change is not just a personal choice but is clearly shown by the big increase in money sent to Georgia for studies. According to the Reserve Bank of India, Indian families sent $50.25 million to Georgia in 2024-25 for education, compared to just $10.33 million in 2018-19. Meanwhile, remittances to Ukraine d...