Where to Study Psychology - India or Abroad?

Question

Is anyone here thinking of pursuing higher studies in Psychology abroad? I would like to know whether to study Psychology in India or abroad? Please provide details on the scope of Psychology in India vs Abroad and some pros and cons for the same. #psychology

Akriti Sharma · Answer

Hello Rucha,

The scope of psychology is more abroad because it's a well established field, whereas in India there it's not as established because of obsolete methodologies, social resistance, limited job prospects etc. This is the reason why many students prefer a higher education in psychology from universities abroad.

Here are some pros and cons of studying psychology in India : 
PROS 
- Tremendous Scope for Research
- Improvement in the Research Quality
- The growing need for Industrial Psychologists
- Bridging the Research Gap
- Increasing Awareness of Developmental Psychology

CONS 
- Limited Job Prospects
- Social Resistance
- Unexplored domains of Psychology
- Obsolete Methodologies

Here are some pros and cons of studying psychology in universities abroad : 
PROS 
- Access to current and modern research facilities
- Plethora of specializations to choose from
- Interdisciplinary Nature of Psychology
- Faculty with an unparalleled experience
- Opportunities to Network and explore

CONS 
- Exhaustive Research Area
- Financial Viability

These are some points that you must consider and analyse if they align with your future prospects.

Hope this Helps! :)