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Students throng U.K. education show

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EAGER learners: Students clearing their doubts at the Education U.K. exhibition in Kochi on Thursday.

KOCHI: From clearing their doubts on how to get visas, to understanding the difficulties of living abroad, the Education U.K. exhibition held here provided a platform for aspiring students to know more about the procedure and requirements for studying in Britain.

Representatives from over 25 institutions in the country elaborated on the variety of academic programmes available on each campus. Several students took the opportunity to learn more about undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by various higher educational institutions.

Louise McCarthy, mission leader representing the University of Leeds, said the number of students from South India applying for educational programmes in the U.K. was going up every year.

The numbers (of students) coming from places like Delhi and Mumbai have been remaining the same. But there has been a significant growth in the number of students coming from South India, she said. Nim Bahadur, manager Education U.K. (South India), said the exhibition catered to a range of subjects mainly at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Options are also available for students who are considering going to the U.K. to pursue a diploma level course. Over 44,000 Indian students are currently studying in the U.K. and this number is growing substantially every year, he said.

According to British Council officials, Indian students are attracted to the one-year Master’s and three-year undergraduate courses in the U.K.

Shorter duration of courses, as compared to other countries means saving time and money.

Students can also take advantage of the tier I (post-study work) scheme, which allows students to stay in the U.K. for up to two years to take employment without needing a work permit, they said. International students get discounts for travel, entertainment and health care, which is free or subsidised.

Ms. McCarthy said that the U.K. offers a wide range of subject areas. The exhibition will conclude at Avenue Center Hotel at Panampilly Nagar on Friday (2 p.m. to 7 p.m.).

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