Study Abroad Stats 2026

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.

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13L+Indians Studying Abroad
USD 28BAnnual Remittances
USA#1 Destination
40%Choose STEM
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Everything Explained Clearly

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Total Indian Students Abroad

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USA Leads with 3.3 Lakh

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Year-on-Year Growth

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Employment Outcomes

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Where Indians Are Studying Abroad

Destination breakdown for 2025-26 enrollment.

USA — 330,000+ Students

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Canada — 230,000+ Students

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Emerging Destinations

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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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