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Why Indian students prefer to study overseas

According to Vibha Khazgi of Reachivy, one of the main reasons why so many Indians want to study overseas is due to the quality of the education offered.

"They have better infrastructure and resources. Having had first-hand experience of this, I can vouch for the excellent quality of education offered at international institutes. They gain a global perspective of the field that they are studying. An opportunity to expand their professional network. India is indeed a diverse country; however, studying at an international university gives you the chance to interact with people from all walks of life from different background," added Vibha.

Along with developing academic knowledge, they emphasise practical skill development.

"They have a more research-based approach to education. Along with the theoretical knowledge, you will also need soft skills to advance in your career. Many international universities focus on building these practical skills which are required for a successful career. They encourage a lot of extracurricular activities along with their school study curriculum. They also have a flexible curriculum with a diverse choice of subjects," she remarked.

The main problem India is currently dealing with is a monotonous curriculum that emphasises theoretical knowledge. "I think practical knowledge of the industry is just as important. Encouraging students to pursue internships will certainly help them build their industry knowledge and gain practical career skill. There is also a shortage of skilled and experience faculty to teach the youth, something that can be remedied by conducting skill-enhancing workshops for professors and teachers," she said.

"Many students prefer pursuing their higher education in North America (the USA, Canada), Europe (Germany, the UK, Spain, France, Italy and Netherlands) or Australia. This is primarily due to the established and prestigious institutes located there," she added.