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Dreaming about studying abroad? Introducing the International Education Fair 2025 in Hyderabad that brings the promise of a future for life to Hyderabad. It has been designed for the students across the globe to assist with study abroad opportunities, get to know international education, and take the first step in their lives toward shining bright in the future.

More and more Indian students in the United States reject such traditional courses like engineering and instead drift toward Mathematics and Computer Science. The Open Doors Report , the latest edition of which has come out to track international student trends in the United States, has also changed the academic scenario. Though engineering remains the top courses for foreign students in the United States, there is a clear decline of interest among Indian students. This year, only 24.5 percent of Indian students following engineering courses in the USA had made it in the academic year 2023-24, in comparison to a high 29.6 percent way back in 2021-22. However, they have shot up, with 42.9 percent of Indian students studying these subjects in 2023-24 for reasons more than the average worldwide phenomenon of changing the job sphere and especially the rise of technology-centric industries.

Many students dream of studying abroad, but find the financial aspects hinders their overseas education dreams. Students feel there is a lot of money involved in tuition fees or accommodation rents plus daily living costs that can add up pretty fast. However, with good planning and a proper finance sources, one can make that dream come true. Cost and expenses incurred have not only been limited to tuition fees and living expenses for students. Visa fees, health insurance charges, transportation costs, costs for stationary items, entertainment costs, and many others are very important variables who have a significant role in shaping overall expenditures. Having an idea of the entire expenditure will allow you to take wise decisions, find funding alternatives, and plan your budget so that the entire experience studying abroad is a success. We will discuss how you can fund studying abroad.

For some individuals, overseas education can be thrilling, and for others, it is a dream that has turned into a nightmare. Speaking of nightmares, that is tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses once you are abroad. However, with appropriate planning and information from various funding sources, your dream of studying abroad is bound to come true. Here, we will talk of alternative ways to fund overseas education without applying only for educational loans!

Canada continues to be one of the popular destinations for the Indian students who seek a quality international education, as it did when the recent visa closure of the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Proper planning and guidance can help the students do well through the Regular Study Permit route, which makes financial accommodation more flexible and accessible. Despite the recent closure of the Student Direct Stream (SDS), Canada continues to be a leading destination for Indian students seeking quality education. Guided and properly planned, all students can thrive through the Regular Study Permit route, which provides better financial flexibility and accessibility.