{"id":384,"date":"2018-12-17T11:38:25","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T11:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/?p=384"},"modified":"2025-05-29T22:03:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T16:33:47","slug":"colleges-most-preferred-indians-best-universities-for-indian-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/colleges-most-preferred-indians-best-universities-for-indian-students\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best abroad universities for Indian students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"12-best-universities-for-indian-students\"><strong>12 best universities for Indian students<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you searching for the perfect blend of academic excellence and cultural experience as an Indian student aspiring to study abroad? Look no further. In this comprehensive guide, we unveil the best universities for Indian students abroad. These institutions, famous for the Indian student community, offer degrees and life-transforming journeys. These are the 12 best universities for Indian students for a plethora of reasons. Have a look!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"carnegie-mellon-university\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/universities\/usa\/carnegie-mellon-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnegie Mellon University<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>\n\n\r\n\r\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Carnegie Mellon is a world-known research institution with over 13,961 students from 109 countries. With its encouragement for the organization of events and creating cultural dialogue, this institute is an alma mater to a large number of\u00a0Indian students who study in USA. The Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY) is certainly proof of that.<script><\/script><\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\r\n\r\n\n<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Acceptance rate: 17%<\/li>\r\n<li>Average Salary: $80,638<\/li>\r\n<li>Tuition on an average: $58,810<\/li>\r\n<li>Average Boarding: $17,950 per year<\/li>\r\n<li>Scholarships on an average: $44,186<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\n\n\r\n\r\n\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"illinois-institute-of-technology-iit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/universities\/usa\/illinois-institute-of-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>\n\n\r\n\r\n\n<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-526\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_30952\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30952\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30952 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20944371.jpg\" alt=\"Universities offering a TOEFL waiver\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20944371.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20944371-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20944371-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20944371-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20944371-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20944371-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Illinois Institute of Technology is one of the few colleges with the most Indian students in the USA<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a large part of the student body classified as international (59% of grad students and 24% of undergrad students), Illinois Institute of Technology is one of the few colleges with the most Indian students in the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> USA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And why wouldn&#8217;t it be?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only do they have a strong international community, but they also have a number of organizations and events for their Indian students. Such as International cultural night, Diwali celebration, Bollywood night, etc.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Acceptance rate: 60.7%<\/li>\r\n<li>Average Salary: $69,400<\/li>\r\n<li>Tuition on an average: $50,490<\/li>\r\n<li>Average Boarding: $19,302 per year<\/li>\r\n<li>Scholarships on an average: $41,077<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"university-of-san-diego\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/universities\/usa\/university-of-san-diego\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of San Diego<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>The University of San Diego has high participation in study abroad programs with 29 master&#8217;s degrees, various Juris doctors, and 3 doctorates. Its highly successful study abroad program makes UCSD one of the best universities for Indian students.<\/p>\r\n<p>Both the sunny San Diego and its namesake University have a great deal to offer its Indian inhabitants. Organizations such as the Indian Students Association, the USD Pataka, American Indian Student Organization, and many others help the students feel right at home.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Acceptance rate: 58.7%<\/li>\r\n<li>Average Salary: $74,771<\/li>\r\n<li>Tuition on an average: $52,864<\/li>\r\n<li>Average Boarding: $19,169 per year<\/li>\r\n<li>Scholarships on an average: $38,491<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"university-of-toronto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/universities\/can\/university-of-toronto-scarborough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Toronto<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Located in the city of Toronto, which the students claim is &#8220;The best of all worlds&#8221;, the University of Toronto is one of the few Canadian universities with most Indian students.\u00a0 The Greater Toronto Area itself houses over 500,000 Indo-Canadians.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>With its diverse student clubs like West Indian Student Association and exceptional academics, the University of Toronto is one of the best universities for Indian students. What&#8217;s more, you can always head to the Cumin Kitchen on 1820 Danforth Avenue when you&#8217;re craving a portion of some spicy goodness!<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Acceptance rate: 43%<\/li>\r\n<li>Average Salary: 101,000 CAD<\/li>\r\n<li>Tuition on an average: 57,020 CAD<\/li>\r\n<li>Average Boarding: 22,125 CAD per year<\/li>\r\n<li>Scholarships on average: 17,000 CAD<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"boston-university\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/universities\/usa\/boston-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston University<\/a><!--Video Markup Code Generated by https:\/\/videoschema.com\/ -->\n\n<\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-533\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_30852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30852\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30852 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5293.jpg\" alt=\"universities for indians\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5293.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5293-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5293-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5293-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5293-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5293-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Founded in 1839, Boston University is a leading private university in the heart of\u00a0 Boston, Massachusetts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Whether it&#8217;s having your favorite dish at Chutneys on 334 Massachusetts Ave. or playing Holi with your classmates, Boston University has it all. Located in the heart of its namesake city of Boston in Massachusetts, it&#8217;s one of the few US\u00a0universities for Indian students.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>This University presents its students with solid academics, a friendly student community, and a very famous hockey team &#8211; The Boston University Terriers!<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/nyu-acceptance-rate-what-are-your-chances-of-getting-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more: All You Need to Know About NYU Acceptance Rates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"Types of scholarships for studying abroad | iSchoolConnect\",\n  \"description\": \"Download the free 40 scholarships guide for studying abroad! -  https:\/\/ischoolconnect.typeform.com\/to\/mWMAR8Ae  #scholarships #internationalstudents #typeofscholarships Get an estimate of per annum cost for studying abroad. 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We've given deets about -  1) Need-Based scholarships 2) Privately-funded scholarships 3) Merit-based scholarships 4) Government-Funded scholarships  For more detailed information about the sub-types of these above-mentioned scholarships, read our blog - https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/international-student-scholarships\/  If you wish to study abroad or need any assistance with your application for universities and scholarships, why don\u2019t you contact us at https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/  We are always eager to help you with your Higher Ed related queries! If you have any other queries regarding studying abroad, you can drop your questions at our discussion page at http:\/\/discuss.ischoolconnect.com\/  Subscribe to our Whatsapp Broadcast Services for regular updates on studying abroad.   How to join: Send START ISC to +91-9145332283 and save the number in your contact list.  Email us on - hello@ischoolconnect.com  Follow us on social media   Facebook - http:\/\/bit.ly\/iSC_FB  Twitter - http:\/\/bit.ly\/iSC_Twitter_  LinkedIn - http:\/\/bit.ly\/iSC_LinkedIn_  Instagram - http:\/\/bit.ly\/iSC_Instagram\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/3FFoAVWX8n0\/default.jpg\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2020-04-21T05:30:00Z\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT9M\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3FFoAVWX8n0\",\n  \"interactionCount\": \"10015\"\n}<\/script><!--Video Markup Code Generated by https:\/\/videoschema.com\/ -->\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Acceptance rate: 20.1%<\/li>\r\n<li>Average Salary: $75,642<\/li>\r\n<li>Tuition on an average: $58,072<\/li>\r\n<li>Average Boarding: $21,710 per year<\/li>\r\n<li>Scholarships on an average: $52,248<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/visa-free-countries-for-indians-who-want-to-study-abroad\/\">Read: 7 visa-free countries for Indians who want to study abroad<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"northeastern-university\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/en\/universities\/usa\/northeastern-university-boston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northeastern University<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Northeastern University is a private university, very popular among Indian students. With many events organized for and by international students, NU is doubtless one of the best universities for Indian students. Events such as UTSAV and Sanskriti by Northeastern University bring together the Indian students in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also, if you&#8217;re interested in gaining real-life work experience while studying, Northeastern has a highly famous Cooperative Education Program just for you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acceptance rate: 20%<\/li>\n<li>Average Salary: $79,786<\/li>\n<li>Tuition on an average: $55,452<\/li>\n<li>Average Boarding: $19,574<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships on an average: $41,085<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-534\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Table-Copy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illinois institute of Technology is one of the Most popular universities in the us\" width=\"908\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Table-Copy-1.jpg 1990w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Table-Copy-1-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Table-Copy-1-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Table-Copy-1-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Table-Copy-1-1536x926.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Table-Copy-1-910x550.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The top programs, location, average tuition, and ranks of 10 of these universities in 2018. Read the blog for updated figures.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3FFoAVWX8n0\\u0026t=42s\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe  id=\"_ytid_54219\"  width=\"474\" height=\"267\"  data-origwidth=\"474\" data-origheight=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3FFoAVWX8n0?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:embed --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cardiff-university\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/universities\/gbr\/cardiff-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardiff University<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiff University, one of Britain&#8217;s leading teaching and research universities, offers various services for international students like, Induction programs, tours, and a number of international societies and is one of the best universities for Indian students. Not just that, it also has an established regional office based in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renowned for its research-based teaching in various fields like social sciences,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/explore-schools?country%5B%5D%3DUnited%20States%20of%20America&amp;sort%3Disc_rank_min&amp;order%3Dasc&amp;discipline%5B%5D%3DEngineering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and technology, this Welsh institute is home to 10,000+ international students.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acceptance rate: 19.14%<\/li>\n<li>Average Salary: 85,703 GBP<\/li>\n<li>Tuition on average: 18,960 GBP<\/li>\n<li>Average Boarding: 9,223 GBP<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships on an average: Over 2M GBP offered in funding awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"new-york-university\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/universities\/usa\/new-york-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York University<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated in the heart of the Big Apple, NYU offers almost every aspect of your culture in technicolor. With its multiple areas of study, the Graduate Indian Students&#8217; Association, and other organizations, NYU is one of the most popular US&nbsp;universities for Indian students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/all-about-studying-at-new-york-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NYU<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a plethora of Indian restaurants like Masala Times, Thelewala, Mint Masala, and many others that promise you some very delicious Indian food. NYU also fosters an impressive community of events, traditions, and cultural experiences that leave no room for nostalgia.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acceptance rate: 21.1%<\/li>\n<li>Average Salary: $76,040<\/li>\n<li>Tuition on average: $58,168<\/li>\n<li>Average Boarding: $25,082 per year<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships on average: $37,256<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"university-of-newcastle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/en\/universities\/aus\/the-university-of-newcastle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">University of Newcastle<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Newcastle is a friendly, multicultural public university in Callaghan,<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/best-countries-for-immigration-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Australia<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which boasts a strong international community and an effective independent ranking system. UON has over 200 societies and clubs, such as the Newcastle South Asian Society and the International Society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The institute introduces its students to unique ways of thinking and is one of the best universities for Indian students. Moreover, it teaches students methods of operation that lead to remarkable outcomes and successful individuals.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acceptance rate: 87%<\/li>\n<li>Average Salary: 64,000 AUD<\/li>\n<li>Tuition on an average: 36,316 AUD<\/li>\n<li>Average Boarding: 34,580 AUD per year<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships on average: The scholarships offered by the university go up to 4M AUD every year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/universities\/usa\/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Illinois, Urbana, Champaign<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-545 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">University of Illinois, Urbana, Champaign gained fame for being considered a &#8220;public Ivy League&#8221; school. That is because they give an education comparable to Ivy League schools for a public-school price. This University provides a challenging education for International students from over 50 countries and offers plenty of cultural options.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>What&#8217;s more, the Indian Students&#8217; Association and many other &#8216;Desi&#8217; Clubs at UoI allow you to celebrate and enjoy your own culture with your newfound international friends.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acceptance rate: 63.3%<\/li>\n<li>Average Salary: $71,539<\/li>\n<li>Tuition on an average: $33,496<\/li>\n<li>Average Boarding: $15,952 per year<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships on an average: $13,595<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/10-best-countries-to-study-abroad-and-work\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28383 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Best-Countries-To-Study-Abroad.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Best-Countries-To-Study-Abroad.png 550w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Best-Countries-To-Study-Abroad-300x42.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"columbia-university\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/universities\/usa\/columbia-university-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia University<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>A private Ivy League research university in New York City, Columbia is the 5th oldest institution in the United States. The university is home to more than 15,000 international students from 156 different countries, including China, India, South Korea, and Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Students at Columbia mainly choose to learn subjects like Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer &amp; Information Sciences, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, as well as Arts. What&#8217;s more, the Indian Students&#8217; Association at Columbia (ISAC) will make you feel welcomed and safe at the university.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acceptance rate: 6.7%<\/li>\n<li>Average Salary: $89,871<\/li>\n<li>Tuition on average: $61,850<\/li>\n<li>Average Boarding: $22,070<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships on average: $62,850<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"university-of-southern-california\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/universities\/usa\/university-of-southern-california-university-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Southern California<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The University of Southern California is a private research institute in Los Angeles, California. A global center for arts, technology, and business, the university is home to the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, and 21 unique academic schools and units.<\/p>\n<p>Home to over 19,000 undergraduates and 26,000 postgraduates, the university is home to more than 22% international students. USC&#8217;s alumni include 11 Rhodes scholars, 9 Nobel laureates, six MacArthur Fellows, and one Turing Award winner!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acceptance rate: 16.1%<\/li>\n<li>Average Salary: $94,509<\/li>\n<li>Tuition on an average: $60,275<\/li>\n<li>Average Boarding: $18,613<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships on an average: $44,175<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"which-university-is-the-best-for-you\"><strong>Which university is the best for you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You need to look at a lot of factors when choosing the right university. Here&#8217;s how to do it, step-by-step &#8211;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The first step towards choosing the best university for yourself is deciding on the course you want to pursue.<\/li>\n<li>Once you know your preferred subjects, you are all set to choose a program of your choice.<\/li>\n<li>Different universities have different curriculums and modes of teaching, so choose a program that aligns with your aspirations. London offers a plethora of programs, so easily find the one that suits you best. 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You will get to engage with peers from all over the world.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above universities offer a range of academic programs, strong cultural communities, and diverse experiences for Indian students, making them some of the best choices for pursuing education abroad.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuition fees vary across institutions, with scholarship and financial aid opportunities available for deserving candidates in the above mentioned abroad universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Liked this blog? Read <a style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/guide-to-choosing-the-best-country-in-the-world-for-studying-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">7-step guide to choosing the best country in the world for studying abroad<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reach out to us<\/a>&nbsp;for any guidance regarding the application process. We&#8217;d be more than happy to help.<\/p>\n<p>All the best!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\"><strong style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 1.25rem;\">FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q1. How can I apply and be eligible for full-ride scholarships?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:&nbsp; <\/strong>Most scholarships you can apply for are already available on the university website. 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