BBA in Abroad for Indian Students - Universities, Colleges, Fees 2026, Deadlines

Bachelor of Business Administration or BBA Abroad is a 3-4 year full-time program offered by top universities abroad. Indian students can select any of the popular countries like the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, etc. to study in the program. BBA program is available in a wide range of specializations such as general management, economics, finance, etc. Some of the BBA subjects include Management, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, etc. BBA in abroad fees for first year range between INR 0 – INR 2Cr. 

There are over 1800 universities abroad to study the BBA program. Every year, plenty of students apply to study abroad and complete their degrees in the BBA program. After completing the degree from abroad universities, students are eligible to work anywhere in the world. BBA Abroad for Indian students admission is done through different entrance exams such as SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, etc. 

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Why Study BBA in Abroad?

BBA graduates have many opportunities after their graduation all over the world. BBA in Abroad program provides vast global exposure to students on business operations in international markets. Research themes within BBA are Marketing & Consumer behavior, Finance and Accounting, etc. Below are top reasons why BBA in foreign countries could be a dream program for Indian students-  

• Global Exposure- Studying BBA in Abroad can bring exposure to international business practices and develop a global mindset. 

• High ROI- As BBA in abroad for Indian students is a global renowned degree, it can lead to higher starting salaries for Indian students all over the world. 

• Top Destinations- There are various popular destinations in abroad for Indian students to pursue BBA. Some of the top countries offering BBA courses abroad are USA, Canada, UK, Australia, etc.

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Top BBA degree courses in Abroad for Indian Students 

Mode of study for BBA programs for Indian students can full-time, online and blended. BBA curriculum in abroad includes the study of core business and management subjects, function of all the specializations, case studies, group projects, internship, research, etc. The duration of BBA from foreign university is around 3 – 4 years in most countries. Top destination for pursuing a BBA program for Indian students can be USA, UK, Singapore, Germany, Canada and many more. Each university in abroad offering BBA have different intakes, so students must check the intakes and deadlines of all the countries separately. 

Best 10 BBA Specializations in Abroad 

Listed below are the top Bachelor of Business Administration Specializations in Abroad for Indian students: 

Business Economics	Human Resources
Finance	Entrepreneurship
Sales & Marketing	Business Analytics
International Business	IT & Systems
Sports	HealthCare & Hospital

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Top Universities for BBA in Abroad 

There is a high demand for BBA study abroad due to the demand and some of the world's top colleges for the course. According to QS World University Rankings, USA, France and UK universities are ranked among top 5 universities in the world which offer Business and Management Studies courses including BBA.. Metrics on which universities are ranked are Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Faculty/Student Ratio, Citations per faculty and International Faculty Ratio.  

Best 10 BBA Colleges in Abroad 

Students can check the top BBA colleges abroad. Table mentioned below shows Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 along with the QS World University Rankings by Subject of 2025 for Business and Management Studies ranking- 

University	Country	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 (BBA)	QS World University Rankings for Business and Management Studies 2025
Harvard University	USA	-	#1
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	USA	#2	#2
Stanford University	USA	-	#3
University of Oxford	France	#1	#5
National University of Singapore (NUS)	Singapore	-	#8
University of Pennsylvania	USA	#1	#9
University of Chicago	USA	-	#17
The University of Hong Kong	Hong Kong	-	#30
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	USA	-	#31
University of Toronto	Canada	-	#33

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BBA in Abroad Eligibility 

Many universities in Abroad either have rolling admissions or fixed admission deadlines. Candidates are required to check BBA university website or get in touch with our Shiksha Counselling Services for assistance with the admission process to universities in abroad. Below mentioned is eligibility criteria for BBA in foreign that international students must take of before filling the application form of any university- 

• Academic Requirement- High school degree (10+2) from a recognized board such as CBSE, ICSE, State Board, etc. International students are expected to have minimum of 50% - 75% in their Class 12 to get admitted to any good university in abroad.  

• CGPA- Minimum CGPA of 2.5+ out of 4 is required. Some best BBA colleges abroad like University of Pennsylvania, University of California, Berkeley (UCB), etc. may ask for higher CGPA.  

• English Language Requirement- Language proficiency test like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo are mandatory for BBA Abroad. Many universities accept minimum score of 6.0 - 7.0 in IELTS or about 80-100 in TOEFL. 

BBA in Abroad Requirements for International Students 

There are so many universities in abroad in different countries and each of them has different criteria for admission. These BBA in abroad eligibility criteria change according to the country. So, we have mentioned below the common criteria for students who are willing to pursue BBA from abroad universities. 

• 12th class certificate from a recognized school. 

• English proficiency test like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo 

• Letter of Recommendation 

• Statement of Purpose 

• Passport 

• ACT/SAT  

• CV 

• Interview 

• Financial Proof 

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BBA in Abroad Cost 

Studying the BBA program from abroad universities is affordable for Indian students. There are so many universities that offer the program on a low budget and the living cost is also pocket friendly. There are about 180 universities offering BBA who do not charge tuition fee from international students. However, universities who charge BBA abroad fees, the cost of studying range between INR 0 – INR 2 Cr. 

Living Expenses 

Along with tuition fee for BBA program, students must also consider various living expenses that they have to pay while studying abroad. The cost of living in abroad varies depending upon different countries based on lifestyle of that particular country. Before choosing a country to study, students should also know the living costs there. The table mentioned below shows the cost of living per month of some top countries offering BBA program- 

Expenses	USA	UK	Australia
Accommodation	USD 500 – USD 1,200 (INR 45.1 K – INR 1.08 L)	GBP 400 – GBP 1,200 (INR 48.6 K – INR 1.45 L)	AUD 500 – AUD 1,500 (INR 30.1 K – INR 90.5 K)
Food & Groceries	USD 200 - USD 400 (INR 18 K - INR 36.1 K)	GBP 150 – GBP 250 (INR 18.2 K – INR 30.3 K)	AUD 250 – AUD 400 (INR 15 K – INR 24.1 K)
Transportation	USD 50 - USD 150 (INR 4.5 K – INR 13.5 K)	GBP 50 – GBP 100 (INR 6 K – INR 12.1 K)	AUD 50 – AUD 100 (INR 3 K – INR 6 K)
Health Insurance	USD 100 - USD 250 (INR 9 K - INR 22.5 K)	GBP 50 – GBP 60 (INR 6 K – INR 7.2 K)	AUD 40 – AUD 60 (INR 2.4 K – INR 3.6 K)
Utilities	USD 50 - USD 100 (INR 4.5 K – INR 9 K)	GBP 50 – GBP 100 (INR 6 K – INR 12.1 K)	AUD 50 – AUD 100 (INR 3 K – INR 6 K)
Personal Expenses	USD 100 - USD 200 (INR 9 K – INR 18 K)	GBP 100 – GBP 200 (INR 12.1 K – INR 24.3 K)	AUD 100 – AUD 200 (INR 6 K – INR 12 K)
Total	USD 1,000 – USD 2,300 (INR 90.3 K - INR 2.07 L)	GBP 800 – GBP 1,900  (INR 97.2 K - INR 2.30 L)	AUD 990 – AUD 2,410 (INR 59.7 K - INR 1.45 L)

Scholarships for BBA in Abroad 

 Over 400 scholarships in bachelor’s programs are available for international students. These scholarships are offered to students based on merit. Students are advised to check their criteria before for the scholarship program. Some scholarships are offered by the university itself, while there are some scholarships for Bachelor course which are either Publicly Funded, scholarships with accommodation or 3 Year Degree scholarships. The table below shows the number of universities offering students BBA in Abroad scholarships- 

Types of Scholarships	Number of universities
Universities Offering Scholarship	367
Publicly Funded	970
With Accommodation	1047
3 Year Degree	3

Job Opportunities after BBA in Abroad 

Graduates after finishing an BBA in Abroad end up with attractive opportunities and salaries as per their level of experience and skillset. When coming to BBA in Abroad job aspects, candidates who have successfully graduated can expect average base salary of USD 80,000 annually. Salary would gradually increase as candidate would gain experience and knowledge in business sector. 

The following table shows the recent data available from unofficial sites about the average BBA in abroad salaries as per the popular job titles chosen by most BBA graduates: 

Popular BBA Job Titles	Average salary
Human Resources (HR) Manager	USD 77,010 (INR 69.54 L)
Project Manager	USD 80,661 (INR 72.84 L)
Financial Analyst	USD 68,513 (INR 61.87 L)
Human Resources (HR) Generalist	USD 61,947 (INR 55.94 L)
Senior Financial Analyst	USD 88,314 (INR 79.75 L)
Senior Accountant	USD 77,568 (INR 70.05 L)
Operations Manager	USD 78,487 (INR 70.88 L)
Marketing Manager	USD 73,212 (INR 66.11 L)
Financial Controller	USD 93,855 (INR 84.76 L)
Staff Accountant	USD 59,055 (INR 53.33 L)

 (Source: PayScale) 

Kanishka Gambhir01-14-2026 17:58