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Indian students flock to petroleum and mining programs amid Trump’s second term buzz
As Donald Trump prepares for his second inauguration, a curious trend is emerging among Indian students aspiring to study abroad: a renewed focus on courses in extractive industries such as petroleum, mining and agriculture-related fields.
Study abroad consultants report a surge in applications to programmes tied to sectors Trump has historically championed, likely due to expectations of regulatory leniency and job creation under his administration.
“The United States is a top destination for Indian students pursuing courses like petroleum engineering, mining engineering and agricultural sciences,” said Piyush Kumar, regional director – South Asia, IDP Education. He notes that programmes offering STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) designations are particularly popular as they provide students with up to 36 months of work experience through optional practical training (OPT).
Courses in petroleum and mining, such as natural gas engineering, geotechnical engineering and mineral & energy economics, are seeing increased demand. On the agriculture side, programmes in animal sciences, livestock business management and agronomy are drawing attention. Universities in energy hubs like Texas and Colorado and agricultural powerhouses in the Midwest are the preferred choices for these aspirants.
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