A higher degree from a foreign land offers in addition a great cultural experience that sculpts the soul even more exquisitely. Studying abroad broadens your horizons and helps you to think more objectively. Opting for an education overseas is perhaps one of the most important decisions of a student's life. Not for just the impact it has on ones carrier prospects and long-term future, but also for the opportunities it gives you to experience different culture new customs and new ideas first hand. Away from family friends it's an experience that is sometimes daunting, often challenging, but always fulfilling. Students go abroad to study a particular subject at a famous institution, to learn a language, to investigate another culture, or to have adventure. But no matter what their initial purpose of guest they return with the larger view of the world and their place in it. Indian students have a fascination for study abroad, but not all students go abroad for same reason nor do they return with the same benefits. What students achieve from an experience abroad is largely dependent upon their mind set their motivation and mostly their aspiration.

Since these countries have less population, the government provides free education to all the local students. However, they have also kept an international quota for which there is a huge demand from all over the world .Not only does one gets the Schengen visa through these initiatives, but also world-class education.

Educational consultants in the city promoting this concept of free education claim that there is no question of comprising on the quality of programs available in these varsities. Most of these institutions are known for their ace research and state-of-the art facilities. What more, students can also avail scholarship for their PhDs. Paid internships and part-time work opportunities are other important factors that attract students to these universities because one can earn back all that they have spent, in no time. But it is no easy task to get into a good university. The best of them, which boast of world ranking, are very particular about the academic performance of the students. "One needs to get a score of 80 plus in TOEFL and 6 to 6.5 in IELTS to apply in a good university".

The down side: while it is very easy for a student to be lured by a university, one must keep in mind that not all of them are as good as they portray themselves to be. According to consultants here, one should be very careful while choosing a university because many of them may use the local language as a medium of instruction. Students must look out for those who teach in English and offer paid internships. Language also becomes a problem if one wishes to continue in the country after completing his course. Knowing the local language will help in clinching a speedy job and work permit.

Some of the popular free courses among students are mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, clinical sciences, biotechnology and pharmacology. Many students feel that if one bags an admission into one of these programs, and that too for free, then there is no need to block Rs.15 lakhs and pursue a course in the US. These countries require international students to show only 6 to 7 lakhs in their bank account. Moreover, countries like Germany and Sweden also provide a six-month work permit to students after completion of their education. This is an added advantage.

While benefits may seem a plenty, choosing wise is important.

The countries in Europe providing free education are Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belgium and Austria .

No payment to be made to the University. In Commonwealth nations like UK, Australia, and Canada, Universities are charging 7 to 10 Lakhs from International students. But universities from European nations (mentioned above) are investing 5 to 7 Lakhs on International Students.

EU nations are desperately in need of over 20Lakhs manpower. Due to lack of manpower and negative population rate these countries have started the free education concept.

(This Visa allows you to travel or work in all the nations in the European Union). All EU nations are developed, rich, technically advanced and tourist countries. Euro is the common currency in all these countries.

In Commonwealth nations getting an admission is very easy but getting a visa is very difficult. In EU nations getting admission is difficult but getting visa is very easy because these embassies don't bother about your property details. No one got rejection for these countries (Except Germany) to till date. Unfortunately if you get rejected also you don't get any rejection stamp in your passport.

While studying these countries allow international students to work 20 hours per week. Germany provides an extra work facility of 90 full days in a year (90 days in year+20 hours per week