Top 5 courses for Indian students to study abroad in 2021

Sadiq Basha

Global education is a life-changing experience, which is why each year millions of Indian students choose to study abroad. There is a rising number of new courses being introduced in universities overseas, thereby widening the career prospects for students. Let’s have a look at the top 5 courses that Indian students plan to study abroad and why.

 Data Science 

 It’s a buzzword today with a large number of businesses depending on data-driven insights. Data Science is revolutionising all major industry sectors including banking & finance, healthcare, entertainment, and several others. Evidently, the demand for experts with data analytics skills or Data Scientists is rising steadily. Data Science is an integration of computer science and statistics and includes topics like data mining, applied statistics, database management, big data analysis, among others.  Master’s degree in the same opens doors to plenty of opportunities for young professionals with handsome salary packages. There are several leading universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland that offer a Master’s program in data science with a strong industry focus.

 MBA 

 Undoubtedly, MBA has been the most sought after and lucrative field of study. Therefore, thousands of Indian aspirants appear for GMAT or GRE to go abroad to pursue their MBA.  Why so? An MBA course abroad provides students opportunities to work with a diverse team which further benefits them in understanding leadership expectations of different countries. The course also exposes them to various business styles and helps them hone strong leadership skills. Indian students with international experience and cross-cultural communication skills stand out in the job market, both at home and abroad. UK, US, Canada, Australia are some of the preferred destinations by Indian students to pursue an MBA programme.   

 Computer Science with AI & ML

 There is a growing number of companies worldwide using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) to improve their products and services. This is likely to keep growing. Some of the popular examples of AI include Alexa, drones, and self-driving cars. Pursuing a degree in this specific computer science discipline (AI+ML) will open immeasurable career opportunities for students. While AI will prepare specialists who can create intelligent machines and systems, ML teaches aspirants how to use algorithms and statistical models to create computer systems that can learn for themselves. The courses are taught vastly in universities in the US, Australia, and Ireland, among many others and the salary packages are also quite impressive. 

 Mechanical, Automobile and Industrial Engineering

 Engineering courses including mechanical, automobile, and industrial have always been popular among students due to the wide array of career prospects these provide. Be it IT, industrial, or manufacturing, engineers are in high demand around the world. After the Bachelor’s, an additional degree from a university abroad gives students an extra edge into their career, helping them gain deep insight into industries of various countries. Moreover, students also have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art laboratory and workshop equipment for both learning and research work. Almost all universities abroad offer a wide variety of specialisations that benefits students to learn not just the core subject but gain an understanding of various other aspects on related topics.

 Construction Project Management

 A professional with a degree in construction project management is responsible for planning, coordinating, budgeting, and supervising projects from the beginning to the end. In this course, students can work on projects that range from agriculture, residential, commercial, and industrial while gaining an international perspective on the same as they work with peers from different countries.  It further helps aspirants to develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today’s globalised and ever-changing construction industry. Universities in the US, UK, Germany offer courses on Construction Project Management.

The writer is CEO and Founder of Edvoy

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