According to the Study London, the Mayor of London’s official university guide, It was reported on Tuesday that the number of Indian students that prefer going to London to study has been increased by 20% as compared to last year’s data.
Last year in 2017-18, it was recorded that London witnessed over 5455 Indian students pursuing higher studies. India was ranked 4th among London’s Top International Students Market, followed by 21,350 from China, 7,105 from the US, and 5,770 from Italy.
According to Study London, the Mayor of London’s official university guide, it was revealed that the number of Chinese students witnessed by Britishers also increased by 20% but India still remains at fastest growing International students market in London.
“These new statistics show that London is as big a draw as ever for the brightest young talent from around the world. I’m delighted to see so many students choosing our city as their destination of choice to learn and to discover all the benefits of a first-class education,” said Rajesh Agrawal, London’s Deputy Mayor for Business.
“London has more world-leading universities than any other city on the planet and a buzzing cultural landscape which attracts international students from more than 200 countries. This is yet more evidence that London is open,” he said.
“In addition, four of London’s universities have recently each been ranked as the best in the world for Art & Design, Education, Social Policy & Administration, and Veterinary Science respectively – making them world leaders in each subject,” it noted.
According to the agency, over 30% of overall strength was found to be international students, providing London funds of 3 billion pounds to the UK economy.