There are a large of students, especially Indian students who wish to study abroad to further their career and academic prospects. Indeed, it can be a learning experience for the students. USA and European countries were the most common hub for the interested students but recent trends suggest that there are more and more students showing interest in the South-East Asian Countries for their education. Listed below are some of the best South-east Asian countries for students.
South Korea
South Korea is one of the leading countries when it comes to technology and innovation. The country consistently claims a place atop innovation rankings, including 2nd place on Bloomberg’s 2020 Innovation Index and 11th on the 2019 Global Innovation Index. In the list of safest cities, Seoul which is the capital city of South Korea, it scores 83.10 which indicates how safe it is for international students. It is also good for business studies and with a robust economy, it is great for those who wish to go for job opportunities there.
Japan
Japan too, is on of the leading countries in technology and innovation. A highly advanced country, with deep cultural roots, there is a lot to learn here. Though engineering is the most commonly chosen subjects among international students, there are a vast number of other courses provided in English. Living cost are a high but the low tuition fees makes up for it. Japan ranked 10th in the QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings which makes it highly desirable for international students.
Singapore
Singapore is a popular choice for international students. It is a leading industrial center for precision engineering, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, information technology, and biotechnology, the creative industry, and professional services.. the QS World University Rankings® 2021 listed NUS as the top university in Asia and eleventh in the world. Moreover, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked Singapore as the second safest city in the world in the 2019 Safe City Index.These has made Singapore highly attractive for students.
Malaysia
Malaysia is gradually gaining popularity as a hub for international students. They provide excellent courses in engineering, IT, business management, logistics and supply chain management, graphic design and multimedia and actuarial science. The cost of living is very low, in fact, capital city Kuala Lumpur was ranked as the second most affordable student city (and the most affordable in Asia) in the QS Best Student Cities 2018. Ample amount of job opportunities and low crime rates makes Malaysia an upcoming international students hub.
Of course, countries like Thailand and Vietnam are honorable mentions which are rising up the ranks and have already dominated a huge share in the world of international students. So, these are some of the best South-East Asian countries for students interested in pursuing education outside of their home countries.
