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The number of Indian students studying outside India rapidly increased by 163% between 1999 and 2006 to reach 145,539 as compared to slower growth of 25% between 2006 and 2013 to reach 181,872, according to an analysis of UNESCO data.[1] As of January 2021, more than 1 million Indian students are studying in 85 countries outside India.[2] More than 50% of Indian students study in North America.[3]
These are the top study destinations for Indian students, based on number of active students:
| Country | Number of Indian Students | Year | Application Fee (2024) | Application Fee (INR approximate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada
|
319,130 | 2023 | CAD 150[4] | ₹9,200 |
 United Arab Emirates
|
219,000 | 2021 | AED 2500 | ₹56,000 |
 United States
|
211,930 | 2022 | $185 | ₹15,000 |
 United Kingdom
|
139,539 | 2022 | £490[5] | ₹51,200 |
 Australia
|
96,000 | 2022 | AUD 710[6] | ₹38,900 |
 Saudi Arabia
|
80,800 | 2021 | SAR 50 | ₹1,000 |
 Oman
|
43,600 | 2021 | OMR 35 | ₹7,500 |
 Germany
|
33,753 | 2022 | €75 | ₹6,500 |
 New Zealand
|
29,000 | 2015 | NZD 375[7] | ₹18,600 |
 China
|
23,000 | 2019 | ¥750 | ₹8,800 |
- ^ Choudaha, Rahul (March 2017). "Three waves of international student mobility (1999-2020)". Studies in Higher Education. 42 (5). Taylor & Francis: 825–832. doi:10.1080/03075079.2017.1293872. S2CID 151764990.
- ^ "After 55% dip in 2020, 71k students went abroad this year already". The Times of India. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ "Indians students studying abroad in 86 different countries; 55% in USA & Canada". FACTLY. 2017-08-19. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
- ^ Government of Canada; Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (2002-07-25). "Fee list". ircc.canada.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Student visa". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Immigration and citizenship Website". Immigration and citizenship Website. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
- ^ "Fee Paying Student Visa: Visa details". Immigration New Zealand. Retrieved 2024-04-29.