How do global education fairs impact the study abroad market of India?

The definition of education has evolved greatly in an age of globalisation. Modern education systems emphasise the need for international education. This promotes cultural exchange between countries and benefits students by introducing them to a modern education framework.

Like other countries, there is an upward demand for international study programs in India. As per recent trends, you can find a large number of Indian students immigrating to Western countries for education. Those who complete their study benefit from gaining quality education without prolonging their graduation duration. The attribution to a diverse academic experience helps gain global perspectives and inculcates vital skills that increase employability.

Creating awareness of the international study programs to the Indian students is extremely crucial. Here is where global education events come into the foray. In various urban agglomerations, a number of education fairs and similar study programs are held. These programs are often organised by big universities from different countries of Europe and America. It allows them to showcase the entire spectrum of courses and how Indian students can benefit from them.

Global education fairs and showcases help students choose their subject of choice from their preferred international institutes. It adds more to the upward growth of the vast study abroad market of India through various ways:

Fostering intercultural understanding: Enrolling in a foreign university offers students a transformational learning experience. They gain valuable exposure to complex intercultural understandings and become more self-aware. These vital intakes help the students in the longer run when they make themselves available for a job position.

Enhancing employability and career skills: Many students heading for study abroad programs aim to brush up their professional skills. This increases their chance of getting employed in the prestigious firms of the UK, Canada, Germany or France. Studying abroad inculcates vital professional skills that employers often value. It is another crucial factor that helps the study abroad market of India.

Careful selection of institutes: In any global education fair, students come across a number of universities based in Europe, the Americas and Australia. They get a chance to interact with the institute’s staff and learn more about the courses and accommodations. Based on the conversation, the students can select an institute that offers their preferred course. Added facilities like extracurricular activities and scholarships may attract a student more.

Summing up, it can be said that global education events give a glimpse of international study experience to the deserving Indian students. This defines the constant growth of Indian students in different countries like the UK, France, the Netherlands, Ireland and the US. It can be said that these programs will continue to shape the dreams of millions of students, who can flourish from better educational facilities and engage in upskilling to become employable in international organisations.

About the author: Manjari Singh, vice President, Orion Edutech Private Limited

With 14 years of valuable experience, Manjari Singh is a notable personality in the Indian education sector. She currently heads the study abroad business at Orion Edutech, which aims to fulfil the dreams of thousands of deserving Indian students who want to study at prestigious foreign universities.

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