Do many students who go abroad start their own companies or become independent entrepreneurs after completing their studies?

Yes, many students who study abroad aspire to start their own companies or become independent entrepreneurs after graduation.

- 37% of Indian students abroad identified entrepreneurship as a top career goal (2025 LeapScholar survey).
- 36% of students at the University of Auckland hoped to have founded a business within five years of graduating (2020 survey).
- According to the OECD, 9% of higher education students want to become entrepreneurs immediately, with another 35% planning to do so within five years.

Actual rates of entrepreneurship can vary and depend on factors like access to resources, mentorship, and the local ecosystem.