Educational Tourism

Taking important lessons within the confines of a classroom is the first and foremost way of augmenting knowledge and it is altogether certain that knowledge can be gained by reading books, talking to people and also by opting for other means of communication. However, in the present times, apart from these popular methods of acquiring knowledge, traveling to foreign locations and enrolling in short term courses in those countries is getting popular as an effective method of gaining knowledge in a specific subject/field. What is interesting is that while visiting a foreign country on an educational trip, the visitor also gets to know the culture and history of its people, the tidbits on people’s lifestyle and architecture.

This is exactly the educational tourism phenomenon that is attaining universal popularity and jumping on the bandwagon, people from far-flung corners of the world are especially considering India as an important destination for their educational tours. These tours are especially focused on having a share of the educational experiences available in the country and also to enhance knowledge on the rich Indian history and culture.

The various aspects of educational tourism include an educational program in which the participants chose to travel to a region or country in specific groups with the aim of learning something from the visited region. In specific terms, educational tourism is all about visiting and then staying in a foreign country for more than 24 hours and not more than one year in a row for the purpose of availing short term language classes, education in school / universities, vocational and other specialized courses.

Apart from being a mystic beauty India is also known for its strong educational system which offers broad range of educational scopes here. The striking fact associated with the ever-increasing popularity of educational tourism in India is that short term courses are available in Indian universities and other educational institutions at a very nominal fee compared to other universities and this is hugely attracting foreigners to partake in the Indian educational system. One of the premier Indian universities, the Delhi University offers cheap courses lasting for a period of around 4 months in subject areas such as Introduction to Sanskrit Language, Indian Economy After Independence, Indian Music, Indian Philosophy and Culture et al and various other related topics. Foreigners are hugely attracted by the cost-effectiveness of these courses and as these courses throw light on different aspects of Indian culture and history, the tourists studying them are introduced to the variegated facets of Indian cultural experience in an effective manner.

However, likewise to the University of Delhi, the University Of Madras also offers short term training/ courses on subjects such as Folk Music of India, Folk Dances of India, Indian Music and Bharatanatyam, Women and Environment in India, Travel Medicine et al.

The educational tourism sector is also mushrooming in the Indian subcontinent due to the use of highly standardized English in various educational institutions across the country, cost-effectiveness of courses available here and a higher degree of academic standards. a Moreover, a range of study tours and student exchange programs are also facilitated by Indian universities welcoming students from different parts of the world, this too has led to a tremendous growth in the educational tourism industry in India.

Most importantly, comprehensive educational tourism packages are offered by the Indian universities which are prepared in a way that it is possible for the tourist to gain a firm hold on the specific subject matter. Further, as the people visiting India in search of wholesome learning experience gain ample scope to educate themselves on the history and culture of the country, wildlife and ecology, flora and fauna of the nation in addition to gaining expertise in their own course material, the number of visitors looking for educational opportunities in India has increased tremendously making India the nerve center of global educational tourism.

Visitors opting for Educational Tourism in India are entitled to the following services:

• Internationally approved courses at top-rated Indian universities/colleges/other educational institutions.
• Comprehensive educational packages at cheap rates
• Standardized fooding and lodging facility for all foreign students
• Flights and visa arrangement at the earliest.
• Special security cover is available for girl students at all universities and colleges.