1.5 million Indian students study at foreign universities, an eightfold increase since 2012.
Record numbers of Indian students are seeking brighter prospects and overseas jobs at US universities, driven by India's youth population outpacing its education system. As a result, India estimates 1.5 million students are studying at universities elsewhere, an eightfold increase since 2012. This trend represents a loss for India, as many students view universities as stepping stones for careers overseas, while US universities benefit from the influx of students.
March 11, 2024
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