Apart from foreign education and the corporate sector, there will be adverse effects of lost goodwill in the USA/ Indian economic relations. Canada has an issue of high cost of living and limited employment opportunities for foreign workers. Changes to dependent eligibility and higher financial thresholds triggered a drop, with Indian study visas falling from 159,371 in 2023 to about 92,355 in 2024. Low or no tuition at public universities, strong STEM programmes and an 18-month job-search window continue to drive demand.Ireland is expected to sustain steady growth, with Indian student numbers crossing 9,000 in 2023–24 following nearly 50% year-on-year growth. Demand is concentrated in AI, data science, cybersecurity, fintech and management programmes.The UAE, particularly Dubai, is emerging as a major regional hub.

Source: The Times December 29, 2025 11:25 UTC