Switzerland, Germany, France, the US, and the UK are some best countries for education.

Application procedure for studying abroad after the 12th: First Decide the destination you want to study at and Make sure your passport is valid, then Select the college and program you want to attend. For admission criteria, go to the university's website. You must pass all the needed tests, and Pay for the application form. Send in all necessary paperwork ahead of the application date. You can also apply for any available scholarships, and Once confirmed, start making arrangements for funding and applying for a student visa.

Here are some ways you can cut some of those costs down and study abroad for cheap or even free!

Choose a country with an affordable cost of living, Enroll directly in a foreign university or language school, Complete a work-study, Opt for a cheap study abroad program, and lastly very importantly apply for scholarships & grants.

Indians now study in more than 240 countries globally, the Ministry of External Affairs informed Rajya Sabha last month. The UK, US, Australia, and Canada still remain the preferred choice, but students are also considering countries like Uzbekistan, the Philippines, Russia, Ireland, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.

Nothing can stop you if you can prove yourself. You can always apply for some of the best international merit-based scholarships. Showcasing your merit can also get you education loans.

Some nations where education is affordable are Malaysia, Argentina, Mexico, Polland, and Germany.

Apart from clearing the 12th boards, the student has to go through the process of clearing the entrance exams to study abroad. There are standardized tests and language skills tests such as SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, and TOEFL. These exams are mandatory for getting a degree abroad.