New Delhi: India sends more than 1.8 million students abroad every year. Western nations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Australia, have traditionally attracted the largest number of Indian students for degree programmes. Admission to these countries has been a common aspiration for years. However, patterns are shifting. More students are now looking beyond these conventional destinations and exploring countries that may come as a surprise to many.
Countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Iran, are emerging as popular options for Indian students. These countries not only offer quality education but also lower tuition and living costs.
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