Studying abroad is a perfect opportunity to widen your academic horizons, develop an international outlook, immerse in a new culture and do so much more. International experience can be an addition to your resume as well. While countries like the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia, to name a few, are some mainstream study abroad destinations, you will be amazed to know some hidden gems too. Let’s discover them together!

Key Highlights:

• 5 Offbeat and best countries to study abroad
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Poland
• The Netherlands
• Some other best study destinations for international students

5 Offbeat and best countries to study abroad

• France

  What comes to your mind when you think of France? Eiffel Tower, isn’t it? Well, among the student community, France is known for reasons beyond this iconic structure. The impeccable education provided by world-class universities draws ~4,00,000 international students every year. If you want to study in an abroad university, then you must know that France is home to ~75 universities and colleges that focus on offering a blend of theoretical and practical subjects.

  • Some of the best abroad universities in France

    Sr. No.	Name of the universities	Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2024	Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024
    1	Paris Sciences et Lettres University (PSL University)	1	1
    2	Université Paris-Saclay (Paris-Saclay University)	4	2
    3	Institut Polytechnique de Paris (The Polytechnic Institute of Paris)	2	3
    4	Sorbonne Université (Sorbonne University)	3	4
    5	Université Paris Cité (Paris Cité University)	7	5

• Spain

  Studying in Spain will expose you to vibrant cultural experiences. Spanish universities often deliver top-tier higher education at budget-friendly tuition costs. Spain is home to ~75 universities offering courses in specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, Hospitality Management, STEM and Arts & Humanities. Some top cities to study in Spain are Seville, Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid.

  • Best universities in one of the best study abroad destinations for Indian students: Spain

    Sr. No.	Name of the universities	QS World University Rankings 2024	THE World University Rankings 2024
    1	Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Autonomous University of Barcelona)	1	2
    2	Universitat de Barcelona (University of Barcelona)	2	1
    3	Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Pompeu Fabra University)	6	3
    4	Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Complutense University of Madrid)	3	6
    5	University of Navarra	5	4

• Italy

  From study programs that attract promising career opportunities to exposure to a multicultural environment and home to some of the oldest universities in the world, Italy has it all. Some of the popular areas of specialisation to pursue in this study destination are Arts, Architecture, and Fashion Design, among others. It has approximately 35 universities and colleges. You can choose from ~500 study programs offered at Italian educational institutions.

  • Some top universities in Italy

    Sr. No.	Name of the universities	QS World University Rankings 2024	THE World University Rankings 2024
    1	Politecnico di Milano (The Polytechnic University of Milan)	1	5
    2	Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna (The University of Bologna)	3	1
    3	Sapienza University of Rome	2	3
    4	Università di Padova (The University of Padua)	4	4
    5	University of Florence	9	12

• Poland

  With approximately 450 higher educational institutions, Poland is a great destination where you can access higher studies at a reasonable cost without compromising on quality. Some popular areas of specialisation to pursue are Information Technology, Engineering, and Aviation Studies, to name a few. Warsaw, Krakow and Wroclaw are some student-friendly cities.

• Some top universities in Poland

  Sr. No.	Name of the universities	QS World University Rankings 2024	THE World University Rankings 2024
  1	University of Warsaw	1	2
  2	Jagiellonian University	2	1
  3	Adam Mickiewicz University	4	5
  4	Gdańsk University of Technology	6	7
  5	Poznan University of Life Sciences	5	21

• The Netherlands

  The country welcomes international students from approximately 150 countries and is home to ~55 universities. Some in-demand courses offered by the Netherlands are Computer Science, Engineering, and Arts, among others. Although Dutch is the widely spoken language in the Netherlands, universities offer English-taught programmes.

• Some top universities in the Netherlands

  Sr. No.	Name of the universities	QS World University Rankings 2024	THE World University Rankings 2024
  1	Delft University of Technology	1	1
  2	University of Amsterdam	2	2
  3	Eindhoven University of Technology	4	10
  4	Leiden University	4	4
  5	Wageningen University & Research	6	3

Some other best study destinations for international students

• Malaysia
• Portugal
• Taiwan
• Singapore
• Estonia
• Norway
• Belgium
• Finland
• Singapore
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Switzerland

Now, you can get ready to pursue a master’s abroad at any of these offbeat and promising destinations. If you are worried about finances, you can opt for a loan for studying abroad purposes. At Avanse Financial Services, we offer student loans with several benefits. So, if you want to apply for a student loan, contact us today!