Indian Students' First Preference-Study in UK
Indians have been fascinated with the country UK as a prospective study destination. It is brimming with work and study opportunities for international students. This fact hasn't gone unnoticed by the ambitious generation of India who are vying for seats in reputed colleges and universities of UK. In a recent survey conducted by open doors agency it was found that more than 44,000 Indian students venture to UK in 2009 alone as compared to the meagre number of just 26,000 in 2008. This threefold rise can also be owed to the growing unpopularity of Australia given the recent racism attacks on Indian students there. U.S. too has been lagging behind UK with just a 9.2% share of Indian students in 2009.
According to British Council, India branch this rising trend finds its roots in two factors
- International recognition
- Tremendous growth aspects
A student from India chooses UK for its higher studies solely for the immense work opportunities and exposure that he gets. In addition, the country is known for its excellent study curriculum and support infrastructure for international students. The growing economy of India and its multinational ties have given rise to the demand of globally competent professionals apt in dealing with situations of any kind. One more added attraction of studying in UK is its recent amendments in the Student visa according to which a student is granted a 2 year work permit after the completion of his post graduate course in UK. This means a secured future with immense job prospects in any part of the world.
One should thus take into consideration the various factors which have made up UK as a popular study destination amongst Indian students!
The new mantra for Indian student population is indeed study in UK-which is aptly justified too!
