Is the monotony of class bringing you down? Are you looking for a change of scenery to diversify your life? Well, it seems like you are in need of a well-deserved trip studying abroad. But with so many places to pick from, where are you going to go? Well look no further! Here are the top places for study abroad to not only kick back and relax but also further your educational journey.
1. United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a very popular choice among students who wish to study abroad. The major benefit of studying there as an American is being able to experience a new culture without a language barrier. The United Kingdom is also ranked highly on the Global Peace Index in 2023, with their ranking being 37 our of 163 and their ranking labeled as a high state of peace. The 2020 release of Project Atlas, which is used to determine popular study abroad locations, recorded 551,495 students studied abroad in the United Kingdom. However, studying abroad in the UK is also fairly expensive with the average annual costs being around $35,045, according to April International. Still, the United Kingdom is a great option for your study abroad trip.
2. China
Another great option to travel to is China. China is a very popular option with 492,185 students studying abroad there in 2019. China also is a very cheap option for studying, with the average annual cost being around $10,729. However, the language barrier will be an issue to overcome, but the rich culture that can be found there is worth the struggle. China also only ranks 80 out of 163 on the Global Peace Index and is labeled as medium state of peace. However this is an improvement over previous years. It will certainly be a large culture shock, but China is a great destination to further your studies.
3. France
France is a less popular option in comparison to the United Kingdom and China, with only 358,000 abroad students recorded in 2020. however it still is a great location for studying abroad. It ranks at 67 out of 163 on the Global Peace Index and it labeled as medium state of peace. However, the average annual cost is only $16,777. This is almost half of what it costs to study in the UK. For those who are looking for a cheaper country in Europe to study in or any French history/culture enthusiasts, a trip to France is very accessible.
4. Australia
Australia is one of the top places to study abroad by far. In 2020, 463,643 students studied abroad in Australia. Australia ranks 22 our of 163 on the Global Peace Index and is labeled as a high state of peace. Just like the UK, Australia allows Americans to study abroad with a different culture without dealing with major language barriers making this a popular destination. The only major downside is the cost. The average annual cost to study in Australia is $42,093, which is the highest on this list. However, the cost is most certainly worth it. Australia should be a major contender in your deciding on where to study abroad.
5. Japan
Ending our list of best places for study abroad, Japan is another great destination for your trip. Japan only recorded 228,403 students from abroad, which is the lowest number on this list. However, it is ranked 9 out of 163 on the Global Peace Index and is labeled as a very high state of peace. The average annual cost is also very affordable with the cost being around $9,502-$17,745. The only aspect that may deter people from traveling there is the major cultural difference between America and Japan and the language barrier. Although the language and cultural barrier will be a very tough obstacle to overcome, it still remains a great country to further your education.
Of course, where you wish to study abroad depends on many different factors rather than cost and peace records. However if you have no idea where you want to study abroad, the countries on this list make for a great place to start your search.
