Indian students to gain wider access to education in UK in coming years

With visa curbs in the US, British Council Country Director says students could get dual, joint degrees and credit transfer pathways to improve access

Indian students will have more ways to access education in the UK as part of the India-UK Vision 2035, which includes joint and dual-degree programmes, credit transfer pathways, and scholarships, Alison Barrett MBE, country director India at the British Council, told Business Standard in an email.

 

The UK is also aiming to improve mobility and collaboration for Indian students through an agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications, ensuring that academic credentials are recognised in both countries.

 

“This paves the way for joint and dual degrees, smoother credit transfers, and expanded opportunities for collaborative research. Initiatives such as the