Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Indian Students Shift Focus from US to Germany, UAE
Indian students are changing where they study abroad.
Fewer are choosing the United States, with applications dropping.
Germany is becoming very popular, and many students are also going to the UAE.
These changes are happening because of factors like costs and job opportunities.
Canada and the UK have also seen fewer applications.
Students are now focused on getting good jobs after they finish their studies.
They are also choosing programs like management and MBA.
Applications to US universities from Indian students have dropped by 13% year-on-year.
Germany's share of Indian students surged from 13.2% (2022) to 32.6% (2024-25).
Indians make up 42% of international students in the UAE.
Canada witnessed a decrease in applications from Indian students.
The TNE Report 2024-25 surveyed over one lakh respondents.
- Who
- Indian students
- What
- Are increasingly choosing Germany and UAE for higher education
- When
- 2024-2025
- Where
- Germany, UAE, United States, Canada, UK, Ireland
- Why
- Due to rising costs, stricter visa regimes, and career-focused pathways
- Report Source
- TNE Report 2024-25
- Respondent Count
- Over 1 lakh
- US Application Drop
- 13% year-on-year
- Germany Preference Rise
- From 13.2% (2022) to 32.6% (2024-25)
- UAE Indian Students
- 42% of international students
- Canada Application Drop
- From 17.9% to 9.3%
Sources
Indian students choose Germany over US in 2024 25 as focus shifts away from Big 4s: Report
Indian students shift focus from US; Germany sees record 32.6% rise in 2024-25: Report
Germany, UAE emerge as top choices for Indian students as applications to US universities drop 13%
