Study Abroad Stats 2026India Study Abroad Statistics
India Study Abroad Statistics
2026 — The Full Picture
How many Indians study abroad? Where do they go, what do they study, and what do they earn? The data every Indian student needs to see.
13L+Indians Studying Abroad
USD 28BAnnual Remittances
USA#1 Destination
40%Choose STEM
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Total Indian Students Abroad
USA Leads with 3.3 Lakh
Year-on-Year Growth
Employment Outcomes
Where Indians Are Studying Abroad
Destination breakdown for 2025-26 enrollment.
USA — 330,000+ Students
Canada — 230,000+ Students
Emerging Destinations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Indian students go abroad every year?▼
Approximately 1.3 million Indians are enrolled abroad, with around 750,000-900,000 new departures per year across all levels.
Which country is most popular for Indian MS students?▼
USA by a wide margin — over 200,000 Indian students are enrolled in STEM graduate programs in the US alone.
What percentage of Indian students abroad get scholarships?▼
Estimates vary but roughly 30-40% of Indian students at US universities receive some form of merit aid or assistantship.
Is studying abroad worth it financially for Indian students?▼
On average, yes. US STEM MS grads earn USD 85K+ starting salary, which recovers total investment within 2-3 years.
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