Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Indian Students Shift Study Abroad Focus to Germany
Indian students are changing where they go to study abroad.
The United States and Canada are seeing fewer applications.
Germany has become the top choice, with a significant increase in students.
Students are now more focused on their careers after graduation.
Most students are choosing Master's degrees, with management and MBA programs becoming much more popular.
This shift is influenced by factors like the cost of living and visa requirements, with many students relying on loans or scholarships to fund their education.
Germany is now the top destination for Indian students, surpassing the US and Canada.
US applications for study abroad have dropped by 13%.
Germany's student share has risen to 32.6%.
Canada has experienced a decline in student applications.
A majority of students prioritize career outcomes.
- Who
- Indian students
- What
- Shifting study abroad preferences
- When
- 2024-25
- Where
- Globally, with focus on Germany and Europe
- Why
- Driven by career prospects, cost, and visa regulations.
Previous Trends
Current Trends
Preferred Destination
Previous Trends
US and Canada
Current Trends
Germany
- Top Destination
- Germany
- US Application Decline
- 13%
- Germany Student Share
- 32.6%
- Canada Decline
- From 17.85% to 9.3%
- Preferred Degrees
- Master's (86.5%)
- MBA/Management Increase
- From 30% to 55.6%
- Indian Students in Germany
- Nearly 60,000 (2025)
