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Study Abroad ROI Calculator

See whether studying abroad actually pays off. Compare total cost against expected salary by country and course, modelled on 25 lakh+ real student journeys.

No credit card needed · free first use

What the calculator shows you

Total cost in INRTuition plus living costs for your course and city, not a vague range.
Expected salaryRealistic starting and 5-year salaries for your field and country.
Payback periodHow long it takes to earn back what you spent.
Country comparisonSee how the same course pays off across destinations.

Is studying abroad worth it?

It depends entirely on the course, the country, and the cost — and that is exactly what most students never calculate before borrowing lakhs of rupees. A degree that pays back in three years in one country might take eight in another. Knowing the number before you commit is the difference between an investment and an expensive guess.

AbroBot turns your specific plan into a clear payback figure, grounded in what students like you actually earned after graduating.

How it works

  1. Enter your course, target country, and budget.
  2. The AI models cost against expected salary from 25 lakh+ journeys.
  3. See your total cost, expected ROI, and payback period.
  4. Create a free account to compare countries and save scenarios.

Why base it on real data

Glossy brochures quote best-case salaries. Our estimates come from how a large base of real students fared after their course and country, so the payback figure you see is grounded, not marketing.

Numbers, plus a human to talk them through

The calculator gives you the figure instantly. If you want help weighing options, loans, and trade-offs, AbroBot mentors can walk through your results with you.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ROI calculator free?
Yes. Your first calculation is free with no credit card — create a free AbroBot account to compare countries and save scenarios.
How is ROI calculated?
It compares your total cost (tuition + living) against expected salaries for your course and country, drawn from 25 lakh+ student journeys.
Which countries can I compare?
All major study-abroad destinations for Indian students, so you can see where the same course pays off best.
Can someone explain my results?
Yes. AbroBot mentors can talk through your ROI, loan options, and trade-offs with you.

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