Indian children are leaving America
America, which is on the wish list of every child who dreams of studying abroad, is no longer the same as before. Indian students are rapidly leaving the US due to President Donald Trump’s policies, delays in visas and lack of job guarantee. According to American study data, in the last one year, about 30 thousand students have left their studies midway and returned from America. The number of Indian students was 3.82 lakh in June 2025, which decreased to 3.52 lakh by June 2026. After all, what is the reason behind this and which country are Indian students moving to after leaving America? Let us know.
There was a time when admission in American universities was considered a guarantee of success and better career for Indian students. But now the situation is changing rapidly. Rising costs, strict immigration policies and uncertainty about getting a job after studies have weakened students’ trust in America. This is why thousands of students are now looking for other options. The biggest challenge for Indian students has now become the American visa process. After applying for student visa, it is taking several months to get the interview date. In many cases students have to wait for 10 to 11 months. Due to this, despite getting admission, many students have to postpone their academic session. During the tenure of President Donald Trump, immigration and visa rules were made more strict, which has also affected foreign students. This has increased uncertainty regarding studies and career in America.
The path to job after studies became difficult
Earlier, it was considered relatively easy to get a job with an American degree and stay there for a long time. But now the complexities in the recruitment policies of companies and the work visa process have increased the problems of the students. Many students are not getting jobs as per their qualifications after completing their studies, while a large number of students reach America with huge education loans for education. In such a situation, the risk of not getting a job becomes a big financial crisis for them.
Education in America is already considered expensive, but this expense has increased further in recent years. Due to the weakening of the rupee against the dollar, the fees, living expenses and daily budget of Indian students have been greatly affected. Many families are finding it difficult to handle the expenses of studying abroad. This is the reason why students are now giving priority to such countries where better education and employment opportunities are available at low cost.
Germany and France are becoming new education hubs
- Amidst increasing strictness in America, Europe is emerging as the new choice of Indian students.
- The number of Indian students in Germany, France and Netherlands is increasing rapidly.
- In the year 2023, the total Indian students in Germany were around 28,905. Now it has increased to around 60 thousand.
- The student visa process in these countries is considered easier and faster than America.
- After completing their studies, students are given enough time to find a job and work.
- This helps students to start their career and repay education loan.
- In many public universities of Germany and France, tuition fees are very low or completely free.
- The cost of living, food and daily living in Europe is also less as compared to America.
- Indian families are considering Europe as a safer option due to lower expenses and better career prospects.
- This is the reason why instead of America, the inclination of students is increasing towards European countries.
Will America lose its biggest student market?
Experts associated with the education sector believe that if the current trend continues, then about 70 thousand more Indian students may leave America in the coming year. Indian students are considered a major source of income for American universities. Now Indian students are not only influenced by the names of prestigious universities, but they are also giving priority to low expenses, better career prospects and a secure future. This changing thinking is setting the new trend of the global education market. Apart from this, the graph of foreign students has gone down rapidly in Canada also. A sharp decline of 60 percent has been recorded in a year.
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