10 best destinations to study abroad for Indian students in 2020!

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Studying abroad is an enriching experience in one’s life. The experience of studying abroad stands top recommended for anyone who wishes to explore the globe and the various nuances each place carries. From making friends in a new country to enjoying local festivals and cuisines, there’s a lot one can do by studying abroad.

Choosing a country to study abroad can be an uphill task though the fact that so many countries having varied things to offer makes it all worth it. To make it simpler for you, we have collated a list that features the top 10 countries to study abroad in 2020.

Based on various international student experiences, points below highlight the top 5 features of studying abroad –

Culture
High-Quality Education
Global Networking / Exposure
Career Prospects
Opportunity to Explore

Before going forth, let us look at some of the benefits of studying abroad. Check out this list of statistics that are gathered from real-life study abroad experiences –

95% of the students who were surveyed admitted that studying abroad helped them to mature personally
96% reported increased self-confidence and
95% said it had a lasting impact on their worldview
94% stated that their study abroad experience continues to influence interactions with people from different cultures
82% said that it helped them develop a more sophisticated way of looking at the world
98% of the students stated that study abroad helped them better understand their own cultural values

Source – IES (International Education of students)

Want to know which countries qualify as top 10 amazing places to study in 2020? Check out the list below:

South Korea

South Korea is highly ranked on the list of top preferred countries to study abroad. South Korea is officially known as the Republic of Korea. It is located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. South Korea’s capital offers a number of activities to foreign students and locals alike.

Capital City	Seoul
Currency	Won
Currency Exchange Rate	1 Won= 0.061 INR
Official Language	Korean

Top five universities of South Korea to study in 2020 –

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Seoul National University
Korea University
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Yonsei University

Turkey

Located between Europe and Asia, Turkey is the perfect destination for students looking for adventure besides studying. Currently, there are nearly 150 colleges and universities in Turkey where over 30,000 foreign students are seeking their higher education. The popular fields of study include Business and Management, Humanities, and Marketing.

Capital City	Ankara
Currency	Lira
Currency Exchange Rate	1 Lira= 12.61 INR
Official Language	Turkish

Top five universities of Turkey to study in 2020 –

Koç University
Bilkent University
Sabanci University
Middle East Technical University
Bogaziçi Üniversitesi

United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is part of the best study abroad destination for Indian students because it is a perfect place to get hands-on experience in the Middle East. UAE is located near the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shares borders with Qatar, Oman, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.

Capital City	Abu Dhabi
Currency	Dirham
Currency Exchange Rate	1 Dirham= 19.57 INR
Official Language	Arabic

Top five universities of UAE to study in 2020 –

Khalifa University of Science and Technology
United Arab Emirates University
American University of Sharjah
American University in Dubai
University of Sharjah

China

It comes as no surprise that China is considered among the list of best place to study abroad for Indian students. The country is rapidly growing as a top study abroad destination for medical students as well as for other popular courses due to the quality of education and affordability.

Capital City	Beijing
Currency	Yuan
Currency Exchange Rate	1 Yuan = 10.21 INR
Official Language	Chinese

Top five universities of China to study in 2020 –

Tsinghua University
Peking University
Fudan University
Zhejiang University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Thailand

Thailand is the 20^th most populous country, with approximately 69 million people. Thailand has a number of good universities that offer quality education and the job prospects are also bright especially for commerce and management streams.

Capital City	Bangkok
Currency	Baht
Currency Exchange Rate	1 Baht = 2.38 INR
Official Language	Thai

Top five universities of Thailand to study in 2020 –

Chulalongkorn University
Mahidol University
Chiang Mai University
Thammasat University
Kasetsart University

Italy

Italy is known for its rich art and culture and serves as the perfect study abroad destination for students across the globe. It is the ultimate place for art lovers. The capital of Italy is Rome which is a popular tourist destination too.

Capital City	Rome
Currency	Euro
Currency Exchange Rate	1 Euro = 79.54 INR
Official Language	Italian

Top five universities of Italy to study in 2020 –

Politecnico di Milano
Sant’Anna – Scuola Universitaria Superiore Pisa
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologona
Sapienza University of Rome
Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa

The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is considered as the best country to study abroad for Indian students 2020. The UK is also known to be the Education Hub of the world. You can acquire heights in your career with ingress to first-rated knowledge from recognized universities and courses that are followed globally. Choosing the UK will also help you build and develop your overall skills. There are several top-ranked universities and institutions that you can enroll into.

Also read – How to apply to study in a university in The United Kingdom

Capital City	London
Currency	Pound
Currency Exchange Rate	1 Pound = 92.75 INR
Official Language	British English

Top five universities of the United Kingdom to study in 2020 –

University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
University College London
Imperial College London
The University of Edinburgh

Germany

Germany has gradually acquired the position among the best three countries to study abroad. More and more Indian students prefer to study in Germany especially because of reasons such as affordability, opportunities, and exposure. It is especially suited for individuals looking to pursue higher education Engineering or Management courses.

Capital City	Berlin
Currency	Euro
Currency Exchange Rate	1 Euro = 79.54 INR
Official Language	German

Top five countries of Germany to study in 2020 –

Technical University of Munich
Ludwig Maximilians Universität München
Ruprecht Karls Universität Heidelberg
Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Australia

Undoubtedly Australia makes it to the list of top 10 perfect places to study abroad. The education system and the job opportunities are especially abundant in Australia. The grading system in Australia is also quite unique – For example, scoring a D grade in Australia is considered to be very good. Canberra is the capital city of Australia.

Capital City	Canberra
Currency	Dollar
Currency Exchange Rate	1 Dollar = 48.96 INR
Official Language	English

Top five universities of Australia to study in 2020 –

The Australian National University
The University of Melbourne
The University of Sydney
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
The University of Queensland

Japan

Japan is ranked among the best education destinations for Indian students because of several reasons. The country is filled with new courses and the rich culture is also something that is worth experiencing. The country’s capital and largest city – Tokyo, is a major hub of technology, finance, and global innovation.

Capital City	Tokyo
Currency	Yen
Currency Exchange Rate	1 Yen = 0.66 INR
Official Language	Japanese

Top five universities of Japan to study in 2020 –

The University of Tokyo
Kyoto University
Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech)
Osaka University
Tohoku University

Top university listing sources – www.topuniversities.com

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About Aparna

Aparna Iyer is a Mass Media and Communications graduate who enjoys composing content of various sorts. When she is not writing, you can find her spending time with animals or playing a sport or watching a movie/series. She is also very keen on researching historic subjects and hopes to explore unseen parts of the world gradually.