For those who aspire to study in Delhi University, and aren’t able to clear the horrendous level of cutoffs, there is still hope. In fact, things could always turn out for the better if you explore options that are available. There are many brilliant students who inspite of fetching good marks are unable to book a seat in Indian universities due to irrational cutoff and reservation system. One such option is pursuing one’s under graduation abroad. The process of learning, which is far more holistic and integrated as opposed to India’s highly criticised rote learning system, is a boon to individuals who wish to study in a culturally rich environment.

India is seeing rising figures when it comes to students going abroad for education. There are universities which impart world class education and are home to the most brilliant minds on Earth. There are some countries which are preferred over others in terms of financial structure, courses available and the general environment. With time and improving connectivity, students are becoming more aware about the overseas education opportunities and the top countries to study abroad also see a change. While earlier the usual options were UK, USA, Australia, students nowadays are opting for countries than go beyond the conventional preferences.

To decide on the place, the best bet is to look for reliable university rankings. The QS world rankings are such a source. The higher the ranking, the more reliable is the university in terms of quality of teaching, research, innovation and the global outlook. Relevant subject ranking can also be a deciding factor. Students who want to pursue arts and social sciences flock to UK, while US is the hub of management and business courses. For Indian students, countries like Singapore are a good investment as the cost of living is less while the education is at par with European universities. Germany is another preferred option, like France. While the former offers free college education, the living expenses themselves can be enough of a burden. Students also need to be proficient in their language in order to obtain a work permit. The good news is that Germany, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden do not charge undergraduate tuition fees, with varying conditions.

Close approximation of countries with reference to ANNUAL TUITION FEE:

UNITED STATES: anywhere between 25000-40000$

UK: 20000-55000$

CANADA: 11000-40000$

AUSTRALIA: 11000-25000$

SINGAPORE: On an average 10000$

FRANCE: 500-10000$

These countries boast of having the best universities in the world. However, if you’re not interested in these, and you look more for a quieter atmosphere, we suggest you have a look at some of the less conventional destinations from across the globe in countries such as, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. You will experience an alluring mix of culture, history, languages, and food.

Each country has something special to offer. There are many places in the world which will hone your talents and you don’t need to clear cutoffs for that. Studying in Du might be great, but studying abroad can be a richer experience that you will cherish for times to come.