Studying abroad has metamorphosed over the years. Today it is an industry that contributes billions to the economy and supports jobs that run into lakhs. As per a study conducted by ICEF Monitor, India is the world’s second-largest source of international students and one of the fastest-growing sending markets. In 2018, over 750,000 Indian students traveled abroad to pursue higher education. This analysis shows us how studying abroad has grown to become a major success among Indian students and this trend is here to stay.

A lot of Indian students who want to study MBBS travel abroad for numerous reasons. From being able to study medicine from one of the top countries to be able to practice in a foreign land and eventually settle down, the motives could be infinite. A lot of times not being able to secure a medical seat in India can drive students to apply for MBBS abroad. Today, we are going to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of studying MBBS abroad. While, the student experience is bound to differ from one individual to another, below we have elucidated a few general advantages and disadvantages of studying medicine abroad.