1 in 5 students prefer new destinations like Ireland, Turkey, Spain: Study

Western Union's study on overseas education shows over 50% students prefer specialised courses over varsity reputation

While the US, the UK, Canada and Australia remain the top four choices, newer destinations such as Germany, Italy, Ireland, Turkey, Russia and China are witnessing a significant rise in students heading to these countries, which were earlier not on the consideration list.

According to a study 'Education Overseas--An Evolving Journey' by leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments provider Western Union, one in five (22 per cent) students now prefer new and unconventional study destinations such as Ireland, Turkey and Spain.

Commissioned by Western Union to NielsenIQ, the study was undertaken to understand the collective journey Indian families go