Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the most sought after courses in India today. To get an edge in your career it is important to pursue your MBA from a reputed institution. The search for an ideal B-school is no longer limited to India as study loans and student visas are quite easy to avail these days.
Pursuing an MBA degree from abroad also enhances career prospects and provides better job opportunities.
Listed below are the top 5 countries for Indian students to pursue MBA.
United States of America (USA)
The United States of America is one of the most popular choices for MBA aspirants from India. The USA has some of top notch B-schools in the world. The best part about pursuing MBA from one of the universities of USA is that students have access to the latest infrastructural and technological support.
They have the possibility to avail great internships. They are groomed through practical training and are exposed to the real world business environment.
Things to note for MBA in the USA:
- Indian students need to clear GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) and English proficiency tests like TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) in order to pursue MBA course from any one of the universities in the US
- Most US universities require a minimum of two to three years of work experience for Indian students to pursue MBA courses there
- Indian students have to avail F category student visa (F1 visa) under the USA Student Visa to pursue MBA course there
United Kingdom (UK)
United Kingdom is another preferred destination of Indian students to pursue their MBA dreams. UK is known for its prestigious B-schools that offer excellent global job opportunities. London is well-known as one of the top finance and banking centres of the world.
The high quality of education in UK means students not only get an international degree, they are also better prepared to face the job world with confidence.
Things to note for MBA in UK:
- Almost all universities in UK require Indian students to clear English proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS in order to pursue MBA course there, but GMAT score is not compulsory
- Most UK universities require a minimum of two to three years of work experience for MBA courses
- Indian students have to apply for Tier 4 General Student visa under the UK Student Visa to pursue MBA course there
Canada
Canada boasts of being the centre for many of the world’s leading companies. The place is among the favourite destinations for Indian students aspiring for an international MBA degree. Canada has several reputed business schools that offer the best in business education.
Also the thriving economy of the country means students have better job opportunities after completing their MBA degrees. Easy immigration possibilities also make Canada an attractive destination for MBA aspirants from India.
Things to note for MBA in Canada:
- Most business schools in Canada require Indian students to clear GMAT and English proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS in order to pursue MBA course there
- Students from India require a minimum of two to three years of work experience for admission to the MBA program in Canada
- Indian students have to apply and avail Canada Study Permit or Student Visa to pursue MBA course there
Australia
Australia is another destination of choice for MBA aspirants from India. Australia offers several advantages for students such as high quality of education and better career opportunities. Universities in Australia accept students twice a year. Universities offering MBA also provide scope for specialised research training.
The immigration process of Australia is also quite easy. Australia offers opportunities for MBA students to interact with the Australian business community in order to have practical knowledge about the business world.
Things to note for MBA in Australia:
- Almost all Australian universities require Indian students to clear English proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS in order to pursue MBA course there, but GMAT is not compulsory
- Most Australian business schools require a minimum of two to three years of work experience for admission to the MBA program
- Indian students have to apply and avail Australian Student Visa in order to pursue MBA course there
New Zealand
New Zealand is another destination where Indian students want to pursue their MBA dreams. One of the attractions of studying in New Zealand is that it offers affordable opportunities for management education as compared to many other countries.
Universities in New Zealand are known to provide high quality of management education that provides a good mix of theory and practical training for the students. New Zealand also has simple immigration rules.
Things to note for MBA in New Zealand:
- Most universities in New Zealand require Indian students to clear English proficiency tests like TOEFL or IELTS in order to pursue MBA course there, but GMAT score is not mandatory for all universities
- Almost all New Zealand business schools require a minimum of three or four years of work experience for admission to the MBA program
- Indian students have to apply and avail New Zealand Student Visa in order to pursue MBA course there
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- Top 10 B-Schools in Australia
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- Top 10 Business Schools in the UK
- Top 10 MBA schools in the world
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