Falling rupee, rising costs, job insecurity dampen study-abroad sentiment

Mass layoffs by tech biggies add to concern, but demand from non-metros robust

Vinay Umarji | Ahmedabad
Last Updated at November 23, 2022 17:48 IST

From tuition fee to accommodation and other living expenses, consultants estimate a 15-20 per cent average rise in cost

Ashish Gadani (name changed on request), 22, was supposed to be in the US in September for the Fall semester for an MSc in computer science. But a delay in visa meant that he would now have to fly in January 2023 for the Spring intake.

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