“It’s only for rich families”
Germany, Italy, France and Poland can cost less than a private Indian university, and education loans cover up to 100% of costs.
“You need 90%+ marks”
Universities look at your whole profile — SOP, experience and test scores. Good options exist for 60–70% students.
“You must have IELTS”
Many universities accept alternatives such as PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo or a waiver based on Class XII English.
“Indian degrees aren’t recognised”
Recognised Indian bachelor’s degrees are accepted for master’s programmes worldwide (3-year degrees may need checking for some countries).
More myths
- “Visas get rejected for no reason” — rejections usually come from weak financial or study-plan documents
- “You can’t work while studying” — most countries allow 20+ hours a week
- “It’s unsafe” — most student cities are safer than big Indian metros
- “It’s too late after work experience” — experience strengthens MBA and master’s applications
Key takeaways
- Get facts from a counsellor, not hearsay
- There is a country for almost every budget
- A strong application matters more than perfect marks