The past three years have reshaped our outlook in different ways and for different aspects of our lives. The higher education sector, especially overseas education, has seen tremendous growth due to the increased interest displayed by international students and the integration of technology into education. The pandemic acted as a catalyst and accelerated the pace of tech adoption in the higher education sector, with edtech firms leading the change. From admission to learning, EdTech has revolutionized every aspect of overseas education.
The advent of the pandemic halted the aspirants globally with borders closing, and many had to postpone their study plans abroad. The pent-up numbers for 2020 reflect an increase in the number of applications in 2021 and 2022.
Interestingly, Desire found its way out of the crisis. Instead, we can say that the crisis ignited desire as the pandemic exposed inadequacies. Today students are moving to various foreign destinations for higher education which offer better living and health infrastructure.
What are the top trends dominating study abroad in 2023?
artificial intelligence: The presence of artificial intelligence in higher education will continue to change the study abroad landscape from admissions to classroom learning. The growing popularity of AI-enabled overseas education platforms that help users effectively deal with their everyday hurdles and challenges related to overseas education is testimony to how this groundbreaking technology is changing the lives of students .
On the other hand, Artificial Intelligence is also helping institutions and recruiting officers to enhance their international student recruitment and engagement. The amalgamation of AI in enrollment helps institutions reduce costs and increase the number of students applying for courses. The AI-powered automated document verification system reduces the consumption of time and resources for institutes and helps students get faster approval.
Getting timely information is an important component of applying to universities abroad. But due to geographical distance and time difference, students have to wait for hours to get answers to their queries. The advent of AI-enabled chatbots has helped students overcome this hurdle. These chatbots provide tailored messages to inform students about deadlines, enrollment rules and documents required. To keep students interested and engaged, the chatbots also provide information about financial opportunities such as loans, scholarships, grants, and other funding sources.
Hybrid Learning: The outbreak of the global pandemic crushed our defined structure of education delivery. technology What was a slow adoption in the education sector picked up pace and emerged as the only solution to bridge the gap and overcome the barriers of social distancing in the post-Covid world. What has emerged as a forced solution to make learning flow through turbulent times has given rise to a new kind of preference among learners.
Yes, the introduction of online learning has brought a sea change in the attitude of the students towards education. Today, most of the students want to continue with the hybrid learning system. The hybrid-learning model for degree courses abroad makes international education accessible and affordable to students, while democratizing the overseas education market. This, in turn, helps maintain and achieve the goal of a sustainable and egalitarian world.
Top Study Abroad Destinations of 2023
Studying abroad is a life changing experience. It requires careful planning and depends on various factors, of which finance is an important factor. Selecting a destination country requires a thorough assessment of your plans and the resources at your disposal.
When it comes to top destinations, Anglophone countries like United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia continue to be the most preferred destinations among students.
The US, in particular, has long held the top spot among candidates. However, the depreciation of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar and the looming global recession may impact the plans of the candidates who are planning to study in the US. But students should look beyond these temporary financial constraints and see how a top study abroad degree from a top institution will boost their profile and give them a long-term edge over their peers. Students and parents understand that once they graduate, they will be earning in the same currency and remit it to India.
Also, students planning to study abroad should remember that the Indian Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar. It stands well against other important currencies like Euro, British Pound etc. As a result, students who wish to study abroad can consider places such as Canada, the UK and Europe which remain largely unaffiliated.
A lot has changed over the years, and the study abroad field will continue to change. Breakthrough technologies such as metaverse education, nanolearning, and gamification will fundamentally transform education. Driven by the quest of learners to get quality education and experience different cultures, new destinations will emerge on the study abroad horizon.
– Written by Ashish Fernando, Founder & CEO, iSchoolConnect
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