Violent incidents and deaths abroad have sparked concern among the parents and relatives of Indian international students, but students remain interested in studying abroad, writes Shuriah Niazi of University World News. Niazi reports that more than 600 Indian students have died while studying abroad in the last five years and that nearly one-third of these deaths occurred in Canada, which is the top destination for Indian international students. Educational consultancy director Maria Mathai commented that while these figures were concerning, they must be considered in the broader context of the over 400,000 Indian students studying in Canada. Mathai further noted that Indian students are likely to continue to pursue studies in Canada “because universities in Canada have always been proactive in ensuring stringent safety measures combined with comprehensive support systems.”
