East Meets West: The Future of UK–India Education
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Celebrate the combined vision which the two countries are seeing in 2035. Indeed, after the meeting of the two-prime minister Narendra Modi & Keir Starmer the following trade deals where discussed:
- Tariff reduction
- Market mobility
- Investment Protection
All that will certainly boost the UK economy $9-10 billion. But what really matters is the vision 2035 that India & Uk governments envisioned. Among the things discussed by the two nations their was a discussion about education.
Many Indian students aspire for UK visa for its worldclass education. Many are eager to get admission in UK universities. International partnership is often limited to technology, innovation and mostly defence. But the two nations discussed about education collaboration.
In a policy statement released alongside the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), both nations made it crystal clear—developing a skilled, future-ready talent pool isn’t just an agenda item. It’s the foundation for tackling global challenges and steering the world toward a sustainable future.
To look at India-Uk cooperation in education in a narrow sense of students exchange and university tie-up is not right. It is a decisive collaboration from 2025 to 2035. In this decade the two countries will collaborated and create a global classroom which would surpass the boundaries and borders, where the knowledge would flow across border. The best minds would come together with fresh ideas, shape policy and innovate new things.
Update About Bristol University of Bristol
If you are following news, then the prestigious University of Bristol has opened a new campus in India. It is recognised under the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (FHEI) regulations. This new trend of opening a campus in India will go a long way for Indian students. They will receive world-class education on Indian soil. Also, a foreign university degree in India is a low-cost option, because they will save the living expense which would be quite expensive in the UK.
Young Professional Scheme (YPS)
The scheme was launched in the month of February 2023. It was an attempt to strengthen the relationship between the two nations. Students between 18-30 years were allowed to live and study in each other countries. Almost 2100 visas were issued for Indians.
A plethora of Indian Skilled Workers Are Moving To UK
The signs are quite encouraging. More skilled talents in the fields like IT, health care, finance, and also those who belong to creative industry are welcomed in UK. Every year 1800 chefs, yoga instructors, and classical musicians temporarily work in UK under CETA.
Big win for Indian professionals in the UK
Great advantage for Indian Students working in UK. According to Double Contribution Convention (DCC), the Indian workers in UK are exempt from paying National Insurance contributions for three years. That means no extra expense and more money in the pocket. This policy would create more employment for skilled Indian workers in the UK. Making overseas opportunities more rewarding.
Zero Politics in UK-India Relationship
The political parties will not interfere in UK -India partnership. In fact, it has a large consensus and the progress in the relationship will not be jeopardized by political agenda of a party.
