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The UK has announced a ban on overseas students bringing their families along, unless they are on PG research degrees. Also, they will no longer be allowed to switch from student visa to work routes until their studies are complete. The changes come into effect in Jan 2024.
The recent decisions by the Australian government in 2023 with respect to the international students have made many Indian students apprehensive. Indianexpress.com talk to experts from both sides and students to understand the present situation.
'Every night, with my father lying beside me on the bed, I pray, that some help comes and he gets better treatment and that too on time. I have no idea of what sort, but I need help. I am shattered, broken, devastated, penny-less, but alive, for now at least!' wrote Pallav Singh.
A growing desire for international education is sweeping small towns across the country, spurring demand for study loans and underscoring the burgeoning ambitions of young Indians.
As much as 70-72% of the students funded by Avanse Financial Services in 2023 belonged to tier II-III and beyond, said the education-focused nonbanking financial companys managing director and chief executive, Amit Gainda. He attributes the growing demand to aspiration among youngsters from the hinterlands to access foreign education and have a better standard of living.