**Come to UK, David Cameron urges Indian students ahead of visit
David Cameron has urged Indian students to come and study in the UK as he tried to address concerns about tougher [visa](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21456363#) rules ahead of visiting the country.Ministers have come under fire for tightening the rules on post-study leave to remain in the UK which some businesses and universities believe is deterring people from [applying](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21456363#).
Mr Cameron accepted that policies may not have been "communicated properly".
But he said there was "no limit" on the number of people able to come and stay.
Ahead of his visit to New Delhi and Mumbai next week, his second since he entered No 10, the prime minister told Indian media there were already 40,000 Indian students in the UK and he hoped numbers would increase in the future.**
So more Indian students 'll come to the UK now. Do you think, they 'll actually come? I have heard Indian students prefer Canada and Australia since both countries give them Citizenship. Also, once they complete their education in the UK, it becomes hard and confusing for students to settled down ,that question comes again Where to go?
And what are the main courses they come for to study in the UK?
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i believe students prefer Canada/USA/Australia for exactly the same reason Lily mentioned. also, the family visas are restrictive in the UK as well. most Indians usually want their family members to immigrate as well and British Immigration policies aren't as generous as Canadian or Australian.
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Depends on the fees, doesn't it. Colleges are under increased financial pressure in the UK/IRL due to the cutbacks. Registration fees alone has risen from around 600 euros in 2006 to 2000 something euros at present. That's excluding the material fees, tuition fees, accommodation etc. This is probably the main reason why Cameron uncle wants more foreign students, that's who they make the most money off of because EU nationals either don't have to pay any tuition fees or it's really subsidized.
For this, i blame Pakistani government, our government is not strong. Well done to pakistani people who live abroad , they have helped their country as much as they could. A lot of British Pakistanis are working at parliament house,they are at good stage when it comes to standards but sadly they step back due to the crap government.
That is the question, home student has to pay £9,000 per year at university ,it is double amount of it for the international student . They have cut down the grants and benefits they used to give students at colleges. A lot of people are against Cameron’s idea , they are not willing to pay the tax so students from India will come study on free or low paid scholarship. Everyone knows the secret of his offer . Personally, No more immigrants,we dont have the room,houses,NHS space or money to spare.
I know, I have so many Indians at my university and some in my own department. What are the main courses they go to study for ?
Re: Come to UK, David Cameron urges Indian students
Depends on the fees, doesn't it. Colleges are under increased financial pressure in the UK/IRL due to the cutbacks. Registration fees alone has risen from around 600 euros in 2006 to 2000 something euros at present. That's excluding the material fees, tuition fees, accommodation etc. This is probably the main reason why Cameron uncle wants more foreign students, that's who they make the most money off of because EU nationals either don't have to pay any tuition fees or it's really subsidized.
That's a significant increase in just over 6 years. However still quite reasonable considering North American fees. I've always wondered how UK affords to pay for their social welfare system, ie generous welfares, council housing, healthcare and lower education costs considering their tax leniency?
Re: Come to UK, David Cameron urges Indian students
That's a significant increase in just over 6 years. However still quite reasonable considering North American fees. I've always wondered how UK affords to pay for their social welfare system, ie generous welfares, council housing, healthcare and lower education costs considering their tax leniency?
It is because UK is a small country. Regarding council housing and benefits, the government has cut down the amount they used to give before and now they are being too strict about it. Medical NHS system is crap in this country. About the fees, yes we do pay fees at university but education at school and college is free because our parents pay taxes.