There has been consistent increase in the number of Indian students seriously desirous of pursuing       their higher education abroad. The preferred  countries are Australia, U.S.A, Canada, UK, and New Zealand etc. Students go abroad for higher education for various reasons; access to the latest technology, intellectual appeal of curriculum, and wide range of internship programmes, professional growth opportunities etc. are some of common reasons cited. The prestige and glory of foreign education is also an encouraging factor.

The student who seek to study abroad should thoroughly

research his possibilities. Following are the some of the issues that he should tackle.

1. Programme to be      studied.

2. Institutions that offer the     programme.

3. Fulfilling the eligibility     criterion.

4. Affordability of the    programme and     availability of

   scholarships.

5. Residential facilities     abroad.

6. Scope and prospectus     of training.

Once the decision to study abroad has been made, the students should prepare for the admission procedures. Thereafter application for the student visa has to be submitted. Once the visa is issued, the candidate can finalize his travel plans.