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Indian Students Shift to New Study Destinations Amid Visa Struggles

11/5/2025

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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports in International Migration Outlook 2025 that Indian student enrollments are falling in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia due to stricter visa policies.
Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand are emerging destinations with lower tuition and stronger post-study work opportunities.
Diversification by Indian students necessitates careful workforce planning in host countries.

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Story summary

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports in International Migration Outlook 2025 that Indian student enrollments are falling in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia due to stricter visa policies.
Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand are emerging destinations with lower tuition and stronger post-study work opportunities.
Diversification by Indian students necessitates careful workforce planning in host countries.