- A 29-year-old from Jharkhand, Pragati Priya, is heading to Rome to study global economic affairs but is anxious about taking on large loans after the Indian rupee’s recent plunge made her overseas degree much more expensive.
- Hundreds of thousands of prospective Indian students are rethinking plans as a weaker rupee, tougher visas and tougher job markets have driven down enrollments to traditional destinations like the UK and US.
- Demand is shifting toward more affordable European options (Germany, Italy, Ireland) that offer lower tuition, better post-study work routes and stronger value — which is why Priya picked Italy over the UK or US.
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