Best Country to Study Abroad for Indian Students: Top 10 countries and & Fees 2023

Content Curator | Updated On - Dec 5, 2023

When searching for the best country for studying abroad, students need to evaluate various factors such as the availability of courses, eligibility criteria, and tuition fees. In addition, scholarship and fellowship options, as well as post-degree opportunities like job availability, should also be considered.

For individuals who seek quality education in the top universities in the world, the following section presents the top 10 study-abroad destinations for Indian students based on factors such as the quality of education, campus facilities, employment opportunities, and industry exposure.

Top 10 Countries to Study Abroad

The following are the 10 best countries for studying abroad:

USA

The United States of America (USA) enjoys the reputation of being the most popular study-abroad destination, particularly for universities in USA that offer world-class education through a variety of programs and specialisations.

Top Universities	Average Tuition Fee (USD)	Equivalent Tuition Fee (INR)
Princeton University	UG: 59,700	UG: 48.8 Lakhs
Princeton University	PG: 57,400	PG: 46.9 Lakhs
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	UG: 59,750	UG: 48.8 Lakhs
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	PG: 50,500	PG: 41.3 Lakhs
Harvard University	UG: 54,275	UG: 44.3 Lakhs
Harvard University	PG: 57,250	PG: 46.8 Lakhs
Stanford University	UG: 76,920	UG: 62.8 Lakhs
Stanford University	PG: 48,960 to 133,600	PG: 40 Lakhs to 1.09 Crores
Yale University	UG: 64,700	UG: 52.9 Lakhs
Yale University	PG: 45,300 to 82,200	PG: 37 Lakhs to 67.2 Lakhs

Canada

The cost of studying at the top universities of Canada ranges from CAD 5,650 to CAD 67,500, equivalent to INR 3.4 Lakhs to INR 40.5 Lakhs

Per year. The following are the top 3 universities of Canada and their respective costs:-

Top Universities	Average Tuition Fee (CAD)	Equivalent Tuition Fee (INR)
University of British Columbia	UG: 44,830 to 58,150	UG: 26.9 Lakhs to 34.9 Lakhs
University of British Columbia	PG: 45,000	PG: 27 Lakhs
University of Calgary	UG: 5,650 to 44,000	UG: 3.4 Lakhs to 26.4 Lakhs
University of Calgary	PG: 12,700 to 25,300	PG: 7.6 Lakhs to 15.2 Lakhs
University of Toronto	58,200 to 67,500	34.9 Lakhs to 40.5 Lakhs

UK

Having a cost of living lower than both Canada and the USA, the universities in UK offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs at an annual rate of GBP 23,600 to GBP 63,990, or INR 24 Lakhs to INR 65.2 Lakhs.

Top Universities	Average Tuition Fee (GBP)	Equivalent Tuition Fee (INR)
University of Oxford	UG: 28,950 to 44,240	UG: 29.5 Lakhs to 45 Lakhs
Imperial College London	UG: 35,100 to 46,650	UG: 35.8 Lakhs to 47.5 Lakhs
Imperial College London	PG: 25,000 to 39,000	PG: 25.5 Lakhs to 39.7 Lakhs
University of Cambridge	UG: 24,500 to 63,990	UG: 25 Lakhs to 65.2 Lakhs
University of Cambridge	PG: 23,600 to 39,700	PG: 24 Lakhs to 40.4 Lakhs

Australia

Australia offers top-quality UG and PG programs to international students with a good academic record. Moreover, it offers excellent placement and recruitment opportunities to its students. The following are some of the top universities of Australia:-

Top Universities	Average Tuition Fee (AUD)	Equivalent Tuition Fee (INR)
University of Melbourne	UG: 31,900	UG: 17.4 Lakhs
University of Melbourne	PG: 35,950 to 50,450	PG: 19.6 Lakhs to 27.5 Lakhs
University of Sydney	UG: 43,500 to 58,500	UG: 23.7 Lakhs to 31.8 Lakhs
University of Sydney	PG: 41,500 to 75,000	PG: 22.6 Lakhs to 40.8 Lakhs
University of Technology Sydney	UG: 18,100 to 24,000	UG: 9.9 Lakhs to 13 Lakhs
University of Technology Sydney	PG:	PG: Lakhs to Lakhs

France

French universities and their fee structure which ranges from EUR 170 to EUR 36000, with their equivalents in INR compared side by side.

Top Universities	Average Tuition Fee (EUR)	Equivalent Tuition Fee (INR)
The American University of Paris	UG: 34,000	UG: 30.6 Lakhs
The American University of Paris	PG: 26,500 to 28,200	PG: 23.8 Lakhs to 25.4 Lakhs
ENS Lyon	UG: 184	UG: 16,550
ENS Lyon	PG: 243 to 391	PG: 21,850 to 35,140
University of Bordeaux	UG: 170 to 2,770	UG: 15,280 to 2.5 Lakhs
University of Bordeaux	PG: 243 to 3,770	PG: 21,850 to 3.4 Lakhs

Germany

The cost of pursuing education in Germany is one of the cheapest as it does not charge any tuition fee for a majority of its courses. Candidates must only submit semester fees that vary with the universities in Germany, such as:-

Top Universities	Average Tuition Fee (EUR)	Equivalent Tuition Fee (INR)
Technical University of Munich	Semester Fees: 232	Semester Fees: 20,860
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich	Semester Fees: 100 to 300	Semester Fees: 8,990 to 26,960
Freie University of Berlin	Semester Fees: 250	Semester Fees: 20,460

Netherlands

The following table caters to the top universities of Netherlands for studying abroad:-

Top Universities	Average Tuition Fee (EUR)	Equivalent Tuition Fee (INR)
University of Amsterdam	UG: 9,450 to 23,400	UG: 8.5 Lakhs to 21 Lakhs
University of Amsterdam	PG: 11,770 to 25,750	PG: 10.6 Lakhs to 23.1 Lakhs
Utrecht University	UG: 2,300	UG: 2 Lakhs
Utrecht University	PG: 2,300	PG: 2 Lakhs
Leiden University	UG: 12,500 to 26,000	UG: 11.2 Lakhs to 23.4 Lakhs
Leiden University	PG: 19,300 to 28,300	PG: 17.3 Lakhs to 25.4 Lakhs

Switzerland

Along with the quality of education, Switzerland guarantees great ambiance to the students through its heavenly beauty. Studying in such a beautiful nation makes sure that students are mentally happy and emotionally stable. The following are the top universities of Switzerland and their average annual tuition fees:-

Top Universities	Average Tuition Fee (CHF)	Equivalent Tuition Fee (INR)
University of Zurich	UG: 2,440	UG: 2.2 Lakhs
University of Zurich	PG: 500	PG: 45,720
University of Bern	UG: 1,900	UG: 1.7 Lakhs
University of Bern	PG: 200 (Semester Fees)	PG: 18,300 (Semester Fees)
International University of Geneva	UG: 34,500	UG: 31.6 Lakhs
International University of Geneva	PG: 10,400	PG: 9.5 Lakhs

Spain

The average annual cost of studying at the top universities of Spain varies from EUR 758 to EUR 37,800, equivalent to INR 68,150 to INR 34 Lakhs. The following table suggests the topmost universities of Spain for studying abroad:-

Top Universities	Average Tuition Fee (EUR)	Equivalent Tuition Fee (INR)
UGR Granada	UG: 758	UG: 68,150
UGR Granada	PG: 821	PG: 73,820
Pompeu Fabra University	UG: 6,800 to 8,650	UG: 6.1 Lakhs to 7.8 Lakhs
Pompeu Fabra University	PG: 5,450	PG: 4.9 Lakhs
University of Navarra	UG: 6,000 to 18,300	UG: 5.4 Lakhs to 16.4 Lakhs
University of Navarra	PG: 3,870 to 37,800	PG: 3.5 Lakhs to 34 Lakhs

New Zealand

The fee structure of a few top universities in New Zealand, along with the equivalent fee structure in INR.

Top Universities	Average Tuition Fee (NZD)	Equivalent Tuition Fee (INR)
University of Auckland	UG: 37,850 to 62,950	UG: 19.2 Lakhs to 31.9 Lakhs
University of Auckland	PG: 38,650 to 83,250	PG: 19.6 Lakhs to 42.2 Lakhs
University of Canterbury	UG: 30,000 to 46,000	UG: 15.2 Lakhs to 23.3 Lakhs
University of Canterbury	PG: 33,700 to 46,000	PG: 17 Lakhs to 23.3 Lakhs
University of Otago	UG: 37,700 to 102,000	UG: 19.1 Lakhs to 51.8 Lakhs
University of Otago	PG: 22,650 to 107,000	PG: 11.5 Lakhs to 54.3 Lakhs

Pursuing graduation or post graduation at a study-abroad destination adds much value to the candidate, in terms of knowledge, industrial experience, etc. Moreover, these study abroad locations offer several top courses/degree options such as MBA, MS, MBBS, MA, etc.

FAQs

Ques1. What are the top 3 countries for studying abroad?

Ans. The following are the top 3 most popular study-abroad destinations:-

USA
UK
Australia

Ques2. On parameters should I choose the best study abroad country for me?

Ans. Individuals willing to visit an international country to pursue further education should keep the following things in mind:-

The quality of education offered by the nation
Placement opportunities
Number of majors and degrees offered
The affordability of the course

Ques3. Which field is the best for studying abroad?

Ans. The following are some of the most popular and highly demanded study areas:-

Business Management
Computer Science
Engineering
Finance
Marketing
Nursing, etc.

Ques4. Which one is better: studying in India or abroad?

Ans. Studying in India as well as studying abroad both have their advantages. First of all, both assure the quality of education and offer excellent placement facilities. However, the annual salaries, cost of living, tuition fees, top recruiters, and accommodation facilities are some of the major factors for differentiation.