For decades, studying at a foreign university meant moving abroad for your degree. While that continues to be the preferred choice for many students, the situation around international education is changing. Geopolitical uncertainties, increasing study costs, and changes in student visa policies across popular destinations are making students look at their options more carefully before deciding where to study.
Interestingly, this shift is happening at a time when India is opening its doors to foreign universities. Under the University Grants Commission’s regulations introduced in 2023, eligible top international universities can establish and operate their campuses in India. For you as a student, this changes the way an international degree can be approached. A university that would earlier have required you to study overseas can now have an academic presence within India.