Do many students who go abroad start their own companies or become independent entrepreneurs after completing their studies?
25 Jun 2026 · Answered by Muskan Jain · 1 min read
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.
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