Why Ireland And New Zealand Are Winning Big In Study Abroad

September 9 2025

Why Ireland And New Zealand Are Winning Big In Study Abroad

Indian Students are highly choosing Ireland and New Zealand for Higher Studies!

As visa restrictions grow stricter and education expenses rise in the US, UK and Canada, Ireland and New Zealand are becoming top choices for Indian students in 2025.

Key Factors Driving the Shift

Student friendly Policies: Accelerated visa processing, post study work rights of up to 3 years and structured pathways to permanent residency.
High satisfaction and support: Smaller class sizes, increased faculty engagement and a personalised academic experience that develop stronger student support.
Visa stability: Consistently high approval rates and transparent immigration procedures, providing greater security for students and their families.
Cost-Effectiveness: Lower tuition fees compared to the US and UK reduced living expenses and opportunities for part time employment of up to 20 hours weekly.
Career and Residency Prospects: Strong demand for skilled graduates in sectors like IT, healthcare and business with realistic PR pathways and long term settlement options.

This indicates that factors like safety, stability and career growth now outweigh university rankings in the decision making of Indian students.

Author : Abigail Thomas

I’m Abigail Thomas, Vice President at Berakah Elite Education. I manage university partnerships and tutor students in IELTS, PTE and TOEFL. After earning a finance degree from the University of Texas at Dallas, I worked at Charles Schwab and am now pursuing my MBA at Michigan