What can Australia learn from UK universities?
The Economist points out that Indian students are reviving UK universities
Last year more than 6,000 students, or about one-quarter of the total of University of East London hailed from India.
The vice-chancellor, Amanda Broderick, says that uel has a global feel.
It is booming.
Total enrolment at the campuses has jumped by more than 60% since 2017.
Between 2017 and 2021 Britain saw a sixfold rise in Indians starting new courses.
Visa data suggest that India had displaced China as the number-one sender of foreign students to Britain.
What explains the rise?
A change in visa rules, in 2019. (Australia take note!!!)
Officials restored a scheme that lets foreigners stay, and work, for two years after they graduate.
Students use those years to find employers to sponsor longer-term visas, or try to earn enough to pay down debts -
The win win win is that these students are Helping the economy with the labour shortage !!!
There is a boon for university finances. Foreigners pay higher fees than locals and now provide around one-fifth of university income. In subjects such as business and management, postgraduates from overseas outnumber Britons by about ten to one.
The Australian Opportunity!
The opportunity for students to study in India - with BSI Learning - in partnership with Indian Universities - with a view to get an Australian Diploma and a pathway to Australian Universities - is a game changer says Kala Philip - CEO of BSI Learning .
The Economist
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