US Students Show Interest in Indian Education

The Indian Education System has conquered a strong position in international circuit. India is a popular destination for higher education amongst foreign students as the country has an unparalleled variety of academic courses. It is the welcoming atmosphere, non-discriminative approach and an assured educational and career growth which attracts students from all over the world to India.

A US official stated,the less expensive education in India with quality has attracted more American students to Indian universities. Anand Krishna, Information Officer with the US Consulate General here told the reporters, “I think that's one of the attractions. Certainly, it's no secret that the cost of education in the United States is increasing and it's pretty high too. Also part of it is the increasing awareness of the value and quality of education in India."

According to a data released by the United States India Educational Foundation (USIEF), there has been a 44.4% increase in the number of American students studying in Indian Universities. He also said that “IIM's and IIT's certainly attract American students. Their interest may also ultimately be in Journalism and locally they may look at Asian College of Journalism. But the fact is that they are looking at schools in India now is Important”.

A Large number of students fly to India every year from all corners of the globe to satisfy their desire for learning more. Studying in India, the second largest higher education network in the world is an enriching experience in itself. As per the report, last year it was a count of 2,690 students and this year it almost 3,884 students who have joined Indian Universities.