Indian Students Pivot to Europe and Asia as US UK Visas Get Tougher and Costs Climb

New visa rules and rising fees are reshaping choices

Indian students are increasingly moving away from traditional study destinations like the US and UK as visa hurdles tighten and overall costs rise. With higher expenses squeezing budgets, many are turning to Europe—especially Germany and the Netherlands—and also to parts of Southeast Asia. The trend signals a rapid change in how Indian families plan international education.