High Costs and Visa Rules Push Indian Youth Away from Foreign Degrees

Rising expenses and visa troubles are changing how young Indians plan their higher education. A new study shows that fewer students now want to go abroad for college compared to last year. The findings come from the India Gen Z Outlook 2026 Report released by Emeritus. While studying overseas was earlier seen as a clear route to top education and better-paying jobs, the equation has shifted for Gen Z. The report surveyed 1,010 respondents to understand these changing views.