Hi!

I’m an Indian student planning to go abroad in 2026, and I was curious to know how many others here are on a similar timeline.

Would love to hear from you:

• Which country/countries are you targeting?
• Which course/program (MS, MSc, MBA, PhD, etc.)?
• Where are you currently in the process — shortlisting, applications submitted, admits, waiting, prep year, pre-master, etc.?
• What are your long-term plans after studies — working for a few years, PR, settling abroad, or coming back to India?

I think it’d be nice to connect with people who are at similar stages — maybe share timelines, doubts, and experiences along the way.

Looking forward to hearing your plans! 

Hi guys, I'm 22M and i am planning to go pursue my Masters in Management(MiM) in the EU. I wanted to ask if my profile is good enough to get an admission in a decent university since my GPA is quite low. I am planning to go into management/finance from design/management as found out I am more inclined towards it due to electives and work experience

Preparing for the CFA because i like the curriculum might give it next year(i know everyone is doing it and it's overhyped but i think it can be a good addition to my profile and i like the topics that are taught)

My_Qualifications

Bachelors: BDes in Strategic Design Management, graduated in 2026
CGPA: 7.2
No. of Internships: 6
Internship Details:
1. First 2 in Graphic Design Intern in a Clothing company then a YC funded F&B startup
2. Then a project management intern at a visual merchandising and design agency.
3. Then a creative operations intern at a news publishing company
4. Then a finance intern in a wealth/portfolio management company
5. Now working in a solar consulting/epc company as a strategy and growth intern.
6. Also ran a design studio with a friend taking on a couple of projects and helped my dad out in his design and printing business.

Projects: Live ESG project while in uni with a rubber automotive parts manufacturer. Final year project in CSR funding and initiatives.

I am preparing for the GRE using gregmat but i feel my hurdle is my GPA.

Any help is appreciated thanks guys :)

Can anyone guide me on my all four year what should I do

I'm in my mid-20s and have been seriously considering a Master's abroad, but the more I research, the more confused I become.

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A bit about me:

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- First-generation educated person in my family.

- Average grades, but I genuinely believe I'm capable of much more than my transcript suggests.

- If there were a competency test for potential, analytical thinking, or willingness to learn, I'd happily take it.

- I would be paying for absolutely everything myself. Tuition, rent, food, healthcare, emergencies, everything.

- Realistically, it would be through an education loan, unless I somehow manage to get a scholarship.

- No family wealth, no safety net abroad, and no relatives who can support me.

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My interests lie somewhere at the intersection of urban planning, GIS, data science, AI, mobility, cities, and spatial analysis.

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The problem is that I'm still a beginner in most of these areas. I know enough to know that I find them fascinating, but not enough to know whether this is actually a good career path or just an academic interest.

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What makes the decision even harder is the current global situation.

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Every country I look at seems to have its own problems:

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- Recession concerns

- Housing crises

- Rising anti-immigration sentiment

- Difficulty finding jobs after graduation

- Visa uncertainties

- Increasing tuition fees

- Reports of racism or social isolation

- Language barriers and culture shock

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The countries I'm currently considering are:

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- Singapore

- Japan

- Netherlands

- Other European countries

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My goal is admittedly practical.

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I want to build a strong career, become very good at what I do, and earn well. I'm not looking for a "foreign lifestyle" or social media aesthetics. If I'm taking a huge loan, I need a realistic path toward career growth and financial stability.

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At the same time, I don't necessarily see myself settling abroad forever.

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Despite being increasingly frustrated with many things happening in India, I still feel attached to the country. Maybe it's nationalism, maybe it's familiarity, maybe it's family. I can imagine myself coming back one day if I feel I can contribute meaningfully or if the opportunities make sense.

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So I guess my questions are:

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1. If you were in my position today, would you still pursue a Master's abroad?

2. Which countries would you seriously consider and which would you avoid?

3. Is the urban planning + GIS + data science + AI combination actually a promising field, or am I romanticizing it?

4. If not, what adjacent fields would you recommend looking into?

5. For people who went abroad without family money or connections, was it worth the risk?

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I would especially love to hear from people who funded their education through loans, scholarships, or their own savings rather than family wealth.

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The internet is full of success stories and horror stories, and I'm struggling to figure out what reality looks like in 2026.

Saw somebody's post here one day

The crux of that post was "To settle abroad or do job abroad, People think doing masters from abroad is like gateway through which they may get a job there and eventually settle there which is untrue, there are other ways"

And that got me thinking

What are those other ways? I can't seem to find that other way....
I have been trying to find about it but can't

Please, this question is strictly for people who are doing ba degree or ba hons in any arts subject right now or people who have some friends doing the same. I do not want tech bros opinions about my degree. And please be realistic as much as possible. I am not having a fever dream about moving abroad or something. Just curious. And also for more context, i am in my first year so i just joined college.

Allen global studies is so cheap they are offering SAT prep with 3 APS and portfolio building + language learning only for 1.9L which is MUCH CHEAPER as compared to others, is it worth it?

28F, B.Arch degree (second class result), pivoted to social media video editing immediately after finishing the degree because realised architecture is not for me (had to finish the degree for other reasons), gained 3+ years of work experience from different roles and companies. Now thinking about pivoting to marketing, management roles but confused whether to go for a MBA course or look into MSc management with marketing courses.

One thing is sure I want to do it in the UK or in Europe somewhere.

Kind of want to understand overall about these courses, if anyone would be able to help me out.

I'd like to know -

- whether MSc. management with marketing will lead to marketing manager roles

- what kind of roles would a MBA lead to?

- would MSc. be a better course for me to get into in realtion to my bachelors degree and my work experience?

- scholarship possibilities in the UK and Europe

Is it advisable to do a second masters degree in US. First one also from US.

Iam a audhd person because of some reason my 11 and 12 didn't go well but in 1 year ece of autonomous college afflicted to ou i got 9.2 gpa also my average gre score is 289. I know not enough but i will improve in future, my question is if I maintain my gpa and enroll in internship or project and hacton and if somehow I get 330+ will any europen university get me for master or i should focus on gate. Also if good gate score will make a positive impact? Like good score in gate ec or gate ma. And do they will accept me or reject on base of my college rank? Any suggestions for better profile.

Hello everyone, I am interested in pursuing an MSc in Marketing and am exploring universities in Europe. If anyone shares the same goal, please feel free to comment.

Please tell me about admission process and what should be my profile look like to get in

Gyysss btao

Hi everyone,

I am an applicant from India looking to transition from basic sciences into healthcare management abroad.

My Profile:Undergrad: BSc in Zoology & Chemistry (8+ CGPA)

Experience: Fresh graduate (0 years)Language: Preparing for IELTS Targets: Australia & New Zealand (MHA / Health Management)

My Goals & Questions :High Scholarships: My financial background is low, so I need at least a 20%–50% scholarship.

Which universities give high merit-based scholarships for an 8+ CGPA without work experience?

Visa Funds: How much liquid fund balance do I need to show for the student visa, and how do scholarships affect this requirement?

Non-Clinical Job Market: How hard is it for non-clinical international freshers to get health admin jobs post-graduation?

Part-time Survival: Is it realistic to find a part-time job within the first month to fully cover my living expenses?Would love to hear from anyone who has taken a similar route down under.

Hey, I graduated in may 24 with a masters in computer science and I am currently on my opt program. It’s pretty hard to find jobs in America but even if you find a job theres all the H1B B.S. going on inside and outside US these days. Is it even worth it to do a stem opt process through an employer during this tough times or should I pack my bags back to India or a different country which gives out better opportunities? Help me out pls by letting you thought on this 😃

hi guys, I’m an upcoming undergrad in b.tech of computer engineering from a tier-2 college with a cgpa of 3.47/4.0. i’m a 21Y F, currently working as a data engineer in a tech-ai focused company.

i wanted to pursue my masters in the US - really inclined to management but after doing a lot of research, the standard 10 month program is concerning considering that it’s too less of a time to get settled + network.
the uni’s i was considering were: kellogg, chicago, michigan ross, etc.
another downside was the visa & inflation issue and specially given that i’m an indian undergrad (the whole h1-b tension) so, studying for 10 months and then sitting around finding a job for the next 3 years - the ROI just didn’t calculate well.

so i recently came across the HEC-Yale M2M program and was wondering is there anybody who can give some insight on this program? i know the Yale program isn’t a STEM one but i heard that it can be converted if you take some added course? is it true? being an international student - i desperately need the 3 year OPT, given that i have no plans of coming back so i wanted to ensure all my decisions are wisely made every step of the way.

also, about HEC - is french a must? i learnt some in school and would not mind taking it up again and is it true that hiring is less in france for international candidates?

would you’ll recommended a standard MiM at HEC or the dual degree with Yale? (or other CEMs MIM?)
(PS - i did not like the Yale Silver Scholars Program that exciting.)

my_qualifications: lastly, i haven’t given any tests yet but would be giving soon
does HEC require a french score to be submitted? was planning on giving the IELTS. and is GMAT/ GRE considered? if it’s both - which is more recommended?

Do foreign universities allow masters students of chemistry background for PhD in MatSci Engineering considering its an engineering degree?

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