Updated on July 28th, 2023

UK education is always one of the best choices for international studies. It opens doors for you where ever you go. With its innovative teaching approach and leading minds, the UK has the best Universities that deliver world-recognized education. There is no doubt if we say one in four world leaders has studied in the UK. So if you are dreaming big things, you must choose the UK as your further education option. Here we will discuss different statics on changing trends among Indian Students choosing the UK & especially London as their study destination.

UK Education is once again in focus

Recent statistics from the Home Office show the changing trend in favor of UK education. Till earlier this month, there was a 6391 increase in the number of study visa grants to Indian students in the year ending March 2021, making a 13 percent hike over the previous year.

According to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) data, British universities received 9,930 applications from Indians this year — a 30% increase from the 7,640 applications received last year. 

To attract more international students, immigration rules have been amended. Post Study Work is a major change that will be beneficial for students to stay more in the UK after completing their degree.

The Graduate Route & recent changes

The department has launched the Graduate Route, commonly known as PSW. Under this plan, international students who have completed an undergraduate or master’s degree will avail of two years of work experience. Students who complete their Ph.D. will stay for three years.

If you have been studying online in your home country because of Covid-19, you can still apply for the Graduate Route, provided you meet the other requirements of the route. Last year UK Home Secretary Priti Patel announced 21 June as the deadline to be in the UK to qualify for a graduate Route Visa. They have extended the deadline to 27th September 2021. This change will benefit Indian students who have been waiting to travel to the UK to qualify for PSW.

A new trend in choosing a location: London is in focus

Another changing trend shows that the UK capital city is the most preferred one when choosing a University location. Statistics on this show an astonishing growth for London as a preferred location. Indian students coming to study at UK universities are enrolling in London Universities. Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) statistics suggest that 13,435 Indian students have been enrolled at London Universities. This is an 87 percent hike from the previous year’s 7,185 students. There can be many reasons behind this trend including quality & world ranking of Universities.

Introducing a two-year post-study visa is one of the major reasons for students choosing UK education overall. Let’s hope students will get more opportunities in one of the best countries for higher education.

Key Ranking Factors:

The ranking methodology considers six equally weighted factors, each accounting for 16.67% of the overall score:

1. QS World University Rankings: Evaluates the collective performance of a city’s universities in the QS World University Rankings.

2. Student Mix: Assesses the diversity of the student population, including international students, on campus.

3. Desirability: Uses various datasets to gauge the overall appeal of a destination, considering factors like safety and pollution.

4. Employer Activity: Considers factors from the QS Graduate Employability Rankings to identify cities most sought-after by graduates for employment opportunities.

5. Affordability: Measures the cost-effectiveness of a city for prospective students and their families, encompassing tuition fees and cost of living.

6. Student Voice: Integrates feedback from the yearly QS International Student Survey, reflecting students’ experiences studying abroad.

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