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Economic Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
FTA rolls out red carpet for Indian students as UK study benefits expand
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is poised to make the UK a more attractive destination for Indian students. The deal promises streamlined visa procedures, enhanced post-study job opportunities in sectors like IT and finance, and mutual recognition of qualifications. Experts anticipate increased collaboration, potential scholarships, and a boost in career prospects for Indian graduates in the UK. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: Indian students considering higher studies abroad may find the UK more attractive now, as the new bilateral trade deal promises smoother visas, better job prospects, and lower financial hurdles. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signals a new era of opportunity for over 150,000 Indians already studying there and thousands more preparing to join them-with a bevy of indirect but substantial include exemptions from social security contributions for temporary workers for three years; enhanced post-study job opportunities in services sectors like IT, educational, financial and professional services; mutual recognition of qualifications; and easier intra-company transfers, experts FTA commits to reducing paperwork and streamlining visa procedures , and will also help in mutual recognition of qualifications-especially in fields like law, architecture, and accounting, said Akshay Chaturvedi, founder and CEO of study abroad platform Leverage Edu."Expanded quotas and faster visa processing for Indian professionals could help students move into full-time roles more smoothly after graduation," he will help those in sectors like IT, finance, healthcare, and engineering, said presence of Indian companies in the UK, too, will help."Post the FTA, we are receiving strong interest from Indian companies exploring the possibility of expanding or setting up operations in the UK, creating a wave of new career opportunities for Indian students," said Falguni Y Parekh, solicitor and founder of The SmartMove2UK, an UK-focused immigration law companies often prefer Indian graduates from the UK as they bring a unique blend of market understanding and cultural alignment, making them ideal champions of cross-border collaboration, she positive for Indian students is that India is "not part of a list" of countries whose students are identified to be misusing the asylum route to seek permanent citizenship in the UK, said a study abroad expert who requested not to be FTA paves the way for a more student- and professional-friendly ecosystem, said study abroad experts such as Piyush Kumar, regional director - South Asia, Canada and Latin America (Latam) at IDP also encourages deeper academic collaboration and may lead to more scholarship opportunities, institutional partnerships and joint degree programmes, and flexible online or hybrid learning models in the the trade deal will not directly reduce tuition fees, it may indirectly benefit students through expanded education and service sector collaboration, experts said."While tuition fees may remain high, the FTA could lower indirect costs and make UK education more affordable over time," said Mary Gogoi, head of admissions at eduVelocity Khandelwal, cofounder of Collegify, said: "Even marginal financial relief, enhanced scholarships, or easier work rights post study can significantly change affordability and access."The tuition fees in the UK range anywhere from £10,000 to £38,000 annually, he Kapoor, global chief business officer of fintech platform Prodigy Finance, said any direct impact on tuition fees will depend on future policy the FTA, the UK may now offer Indian students not just world-class education, but a launchpad for a global career as well.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
FTA Rolls Out Red Carpet for Students in UK
Live Events Indian students considering higher studies abroad may find the UK more attractive now, as the new bilateral trade deal promises smoother visas, better job prospects, and lower financial hurdles. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signals a new era of opportunity for over 150,000 Indians already studying there and thousands more preparing to join them—with a bevy of indirect but substantial include exemptions from social security contributions for temporary workers for three years; enhanced post-study job opportunities in services sectors like IT, educational, financial and professional services; mutual recognition of qualifications; and easier intra-company transfers, experts FTA commits to reducing paperwork and streamlining visa procedures , and will also help in mutual recognition of qualifications—especially in fields like law, architecture, and accounting, said Akshay Chaturvedi, founder and CEO of study abroad platform Leverage Edu.'Expanded quotas and faster visa processing for Indian professionals could help students move into full-time roles more smoothly after graduation,' he will help those in sectors like IT, finance, healthcare, and engineering, said presence of Indian companies in the UK, too, will help.'Post the FTA, we are receiving strong interest from Indian companies exploring the possibility of expanding or setting up operations in the UK, creating a wave of new career opportunities for Indian students,' said Falguni Y Parekh, solicitor and founder of The SmartMove2UK, an UK-focused immigration law companies often prefer Indian graduates from the UK as they bring a unique blend of market understanding and cultural alignment, making them ideal champions of cross-border collaboration, she positive for Indian students is that India is 'not part of a list' of countries whose students are identified to be misusing the asylum route to seek permanent citizenship in the UK, said a study abroad expert who requested not to be FTA paves the way for a more student- and professional-friendly ecosystem, said study abroad experts such as Piyush Kumar, regional director - South Asia, Canada and Latin America (Latam) at IDP also encourages deeper academic collaboration and may lead to more scholarship opportunities , institutional partnerships and joint degree programmes, and flexible online or hybrid learning models in the the trade deal will not directly reduce tuition fees, it may indirectly benefit students through expanded education and service sector collaboration, experts said.'While tuition fees may remain high, the FTA could lower indirect costs and make UK education more affordable over time,' said Mary Gogoi, head of admissions at eduVelocity Khandelwal, cofounder of Collegify, said: 'Even marginal financial relief, enhanced scholarships, or easier work rights post study can significantly change affordability and access.'The tuition fees in the UK range anywhere from £10,000 to £38,000 annually, he Kapoor, global chief business officer of fintech platform Prodigy Finance, said any direct impact on tuition fees will depend on future policy the FTA, the UK may now offer Indian students not just world-class education, but a launchpad for a global career as well.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
FTA rolls out red carpet for Indian students as UK study benefits expand
Live Events New Delhi: Indian students considering higher studies abroad may find the UK more attractive now, as the new bilateral trade deal promises smoother visas, better job prospects, and lower financial hurdles. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signals a new era of opportunity for over 150,000 Indians already studying there and thousands more preparing to join them-with a bevy of indirect but substantial include exemptions from social security contributions for temporary workers for three years; enhanced post-study job opportunities in services sectors like IT, educational, financial and professional services; mutual recognition of qualifications; and easier intra-company transfers, experts FTA commits to reducing paperwork and streamlining visa procedures , and will also help in mutual recognition of qualifications-especially in fields like law, architecture, and accounting, said Akshay Chaturvedi, founder and CEO of study abroad platform Leverage Edu.(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)"Expanded quotas and faster visa processing for Indian professionals could help students move into full-time roles more smoothly after graduation," he will help those in sectors like IT, finance, healthcare, and engineering, said presence of Indian companies in the UK, too, will help."Post the FTA, we are receiving strong interest from Indian companies exploring the possibility of expanding or setting up operations in the UK, creating a wave of new career opportunities for Indian students," said Falguni Y Parekh, solicitor and founder of The SmartMove2UK, an UK-focused immigration law companies often prefer Indian graduates from the UK as they bring a unique blend of market understanding and cultural alignment, making them ideal champions of cross-border collaboration, she positive for Indian students is that India is "not part of a list" of countries whose students are identified to be misusing the asylum route to seek permanent citizenship in the UK, said a study abroad expert who requested not to be FTA paves the way for a more student- and professional-friendly ecosystem, said study abroad experts such as Piyush Kumar, regional director - South Asia, Canada and Latin America (Latam) at IDP also encourages deeper academic collaboration and may lead to more scholarship opportunities, institutional partnerships and joint degree programmes, and flexible online or hybrid learning models in the the trade deal will not directly reduce tuition fees, it may indirectly benefit students through expanded education and service sector collaboration, experts said."While tuition fees may remain high, the FTA could lower indirect costs and make UK education more affordable over time," said Mary Gogoi, head of admissions at eduVelocity Khandelwal, cofounder of Collegify, said: "Even marginal financial relief, enhanced scholarships, or easier work rights post study can significantly change affordability and access."The tuition fees in the UK range anywhere from £10,000 to £38,000 annually, he Kapoor, global chief business officer of fintech platform Prodigy Finance, said any direct impact on tuition fees will depend on future policy the FTA, the UK may now offer Indian students not just world-class education, but a launchpad for a global career as well.
