Engineering is one of the most sought-after programs for millions of Indian students. Many countries across the world offer quality education and training in this field. The US and the UK have always been a part of the favourite study abroad destinations list for budding engineers. With choices increasing, it is becoming difficult for students to choose from the gamut of options available. While choosing, you must be very careful and analyse all possibilities like a medium of instruction, course fee, living expenses, placement options, part-time job options, return on investment and many more such crucial parameters. Appended are some of the preferred destinations for engineering courses.

The United States of America

The US has some of the world’s best engineering universities. Some of the common engineering programs are aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering and petroleum engineering to name a few. Most preferred institutes in the US are Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley (UCB), Princeton University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Georgia Institute of Technology, etc. The admission process in the majority of institutes is managed independently with different selection criteria and standards. Most of them accept the SAT score for UG programs and GRE score for graduate-level courses. International students also need to clear the TOEFL exam. If you join any of these universities, you will come across many Indian students and faculty members which will make you feel at home.

The United Kingdom

The UK has always been on the list of favourable destinations for Indian students aspiring for higher education. This country also has some of the most renowned universities for technical education. The top universities for engineering courses are University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, University College London, University of Leeds, University of Bristol to name a few. The common types of engineering degrees pursued in this country are chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, computer engineering, etc.

Germany

Germany has been one of the favourite destinations for Indian students aspiring to pursue an engineering degree. You are required to have a strong past academic performance record to get a chance in public universities. Though it is not mandatory to know German as most of the technology courses are taught in English, but it always helps you when you know the language especially in terms of a job application. Some of the top universities are Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Karlsruher Institut für Technologie), RWTH Aachen University (Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule), Technical University of Munich (Technische Universität München) and Technical University of Berlin (Technische Universität Berlin). Many international students prefer to stay back after completing their degree courses. International students are allowed to work while they are studying for 120 full days or 240 half days per year. If you plan to work after completing your studies, you have to apply for a normal residence permit extension. It can be extended up to 18 months during which you need to find a job. If you accept the job offer then you can apply for EU Blue Card or German Residence Permit.

Australia

Australia attracts a lot of Indian students for higher education courses. Engineering courses in Australia cover the basic disciplines such as civil, chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering as well as specialized fields like mining, railway, environmental, bioinformatics, telecommunication, renewable energy engineering to name a few. The top universities in Australia known for its engineering courses are University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, University of Queensland, Monash University, University of Newcastle (UoN), Queensland University of Technology (QUT). To get a post-study visa, you have to study in Australia for at least two years. This type of visa allows you to stay in Australia for two/three/four years depending on the degree you have obtained.

Canada

Canada is one of the most popular destinations for students who are looking to get a degree overseas. This country has a wide range of higher education institutions. These institutes also have an incredible reputation when it comes to academic performance and a high employment rate. An easy route to permanent residency post completion of academic career has made Canada one of the most favourite destinations for students. Some of the best engineering universities in this country are University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo, McGill University, University of Alberta, McMaster University, Concordia University, Carleton University, University of Calgary and many more.

Singapore

Singapore is one of the Asian countries which gained popularity in terms of preferred engineering destination for Indian students. Major factors contributing to this popularity are its world-class educational facilities, simple student visa process, hassle-free admission procedure in higher education institutions and its close proximity to India. National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU) offer internationally accepted degrees. The cost of living and education are reasonable and manageable.

So get ready to choose your dream destination for pursuing an engineering degree. You can reach out to us for any queries or assistance regarding your finance solutions. Our education loans can help you achieve your dreams, no matter where you decide to study. All the best!