Overview

• The UK has experienced a 20.4% decrease in Indian student enrollments, dropping from 139,914 to 111,329.
• The decline is attributed to limited job prospects, safety concerns, and recent anti-immigration riots.
• UK universities face financial challenges, with a projected sector-level deficit of GBP 1,636 million by 2025-26.
• Policy changes preventing foreign students from bringing dependents have contributed to the enrollment drop.
• Indian student groups urge UK universities to improve communication and employability support to attract students.