India is emerging as a global education destination, with international student enrolment projected to grow by about eight percent annually through 2030, according to a new report by QS Quacquarelli Symonds.
India is strengthening its position as an international education hub, with inbound student numbers expected to grow by around eight percent annually until 2030, according to the Global Student Flows India report by QS Quacquarelli Symonds.
The country currently hosts about 58,000 international students, with demand largely driven by neighbouring South Asian countries. Nepal and Bangladesh together account for more than 30 percent of inbound enrolments. Growth is also expected from Sub Saharan Africa and the Middle East as students look for affordable education options.
Government reforms are playing a key role in this expansion. The Study in India initiative has simplified admissions for international applicants, while the National Education Policy 2020 allows foreign universities to establish campuses and enables institutions to reserve additional seats for international students.
Despite these gains, India remains the world’s second largest source of international students, with more than eight lakh Indians studying abroad.
The report notes that improving institutional reputation, employability outcomes and campus infrastructure will be critical for India to fully establish itself as a major global education destination.
[Source: Indian Express]
