Studying Abroad in Asia is becoming a Popular Choice

Posted by Rishabh Sharma on August 11th, 2017

Studying abroad in Asia can be a very good opportunity for students who are prepared for the challenges.

Top Countries to Study Abroad in Asia

One of the most important things is choosing an educational institute that will fulfil your long term goals. The QS rankings of the top universities of Asia are based on:

• Academic reputation
• Employer reputation
• Citations per paper
• Faculty/student ratio
• International faculty
• International students
• Inbound exchange students
• Outbound exchange students
• Papers per faculty
• Staff with a Ph.D.

Here are the top Asian universities from this ranking:

• National University of Singapore
• The University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• Nanyan Technology University, Singapore
• Tsinghua University
• Seoul National University

Singapore and Hong Kong are the leading countries for English speaking students thinking to study abroad. To study abroad in an Asian country with a strong English presence gives students a soft landing. Those who are more interested to experience a different culture may prefer to study overseas in China.

Reasons to study overseas in Asia:

Overseas education in Asia is attractive because of dynamic growth of the region as an economic, intellectual and cultural centre. The universities in Asia are climbing the ranks of world’s best universities and provide great educational, research and cultural opportunities.

As the world economy is becoming more integrated, the value of being bilingual grows. Studying overseas make it easier for students to gain fluency in foreign language and allows them to create international personal and professional network.

It is relatively inexpensive of obtaining a degree in an Asian country. The cost of tuition, fees, living expenses and housing tend to be lower.

Safety and Security when Studying Overseas in Asia

It is very important to consider safety and security when you go for overseas education. Always remember laws, customs, and public safety is different in other countries.  You should take the time to become familiar with the customs and laws of the locations you are going to live.

Remain Open When Stuyding Overseas in Asia

The most successful students in international programs have a thing on common: They have a very curious and open mind. You need some characteristics to success in international educational experience:

• They expect to learn new things
• They enjoy being in a place where things are done in different ways
• They look forward to new experiences that are different from what they different experience back home

Overseas education can be uncomfortable for students who are not open to new situations.