Study Abroad

According to Business Standard, no. of Indian students in Ireland was about 9K students in 2023/24, which is 2K more than last year. 

India has now become country with highest no. of international students in Ireland surpassing USA in process. Rise in no of Indian students is down to some factors as mentioned below-

• Easier Immigration Policy than the USA, UK & Australia
• Cheaper cost of studies & living than the UK
• Better availabilty of part-time jobs
• Presence of world class colleges & universities 
• Presence of top for-profit & non-profit organizations 

Admission requirements for MBA can vary by country and university. Most universities focus on academic and English language requirements for admission of Indian students. But it is important for students to focus on additional documents such as GMAT scores, updated CV and employment history. Some requirements are mentioned below-

• Academic transcripts
• Standardized test scores like GMAT or GRE
• English language test scores like TOEFL, IELTS, PTE and Duolingo
• LOR
• SOP
• Employment History
• Copy of Valid passport

Table below includes admission requirements for top 5 business school in world-

Graduates from progams like MBA in International Business from top ranked universities get very strong Return of Investment. MBA graduates from top universities are well- prepared for high level leadership roles in varius sectors, thus command very high starting salaries.  ROI can depend on location, school's reputation, programme cost, and the graduate's industrial exposure. The table below lists the average graduate starting salary as per recent data available:

Yes, the University of Leeds offers a scholarship named the MBA Excellence Scholarships. With the help of this scholarship, students get rewards up to GBP 500,000 (INR 5.7 Cr) for the 2025 entry. Since scholarships are considered as a part of the MBA application process and interview, no separate application is required.

Listed below is the eligibility criteria:

• Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and career progression; and
• Have the potential to contribute to the MBA program.

It is bit difficult to get into top ranked universities for MBA around world and it require strong academic profile, strong GMAT scores and English language test scores. Among top 10 Universities, Stanford Graduate School of Business has the lowest acceptance rate of 4% which means out of 100 only 4 students are accepted. Hence it crucial properly going throught the admission requirements and meeting them. The table below includes the acceptance rate of the top ranked universities:

MBA in International Business abroad has some good benefits. There are many top ranked Universities which offer this course across the world. These universities provide pratical skills and experience and make students well prepared to face industry level problems. Some top universities offering MBA programs include Stanford Graduate School Of Business, The Wharton School, Cambridge Judge Business School, London Business Scool, etc. Some top companies where MBA graduates from these universities are placed with attractive packages are-

• Apple
• Amazon
• Goldman Sachs
• Cognizant
• Walmart
• Bank of America

University of Leeds is one of the best global universities for MBA programs and attracts bright minds from all over the globe. Below are the comprehensive University of Leeds rankings, as per the Shiksha Popularity Rankings:

• #14 in the UK for MBA/PGDM courses
• #19 in the UK
• #68 in the World

Availing scholarships for handling expenses becomes important for international students to manage all university expenditures and cost of living, while studying in their dream university. Scholarships pay a great role in deciding a student's career prospect by decreasing the burden of expenses from their shoulders. There are various attractive Scholarships that can be availed by Indian Students for studying abroad. Some of them are:

• Emile Boutmy Scholarship
• Erasmus Mundus
• Commonwealth Scholarships
• GREAT Scholarships India
• Chevening Scholarships