Indian students are increasingly considering Europe over the US for higher education, attracted by lower tuition fees, clearer post-study work pathways and the India-EU mobility framework. Consultants report rising enquiries, while universities in the Netherlands and elsewhere are seeing higher Indian enrolments, although language, housing and employment challenges remain.

Indians’ interest in Europe has risen since the January trade deal, which aims to make it easier for students and skilled workers to move to Europe through easier visa pathways,…

Indian students are increasingly considering Europe over the US for higher education, attracted by lower tuition fees, clearer post-study work pathways and the India-EU mobility…