{"id":25012,"date":"2026-05-13T18:33:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=25012"},"modified":"2026-05-13T18:33:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:03:23","slug":"study-in-uk-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/podcast\/study-in-uk-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Unfiltered Opinion: Why is the UK a better option for Indian Students?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of you might be\u00a0dreaming\u00a0of flying\u00a0more than\u00a05000 miles\u00a0for a foreign degree.\u00a0This\u00a0is not only your dream, but every year, many students dream of this.\u00a0They spend \u20b950 lakh to\u00a0even\u00a0\u20b91.5 crore on a foreign degree.\u00a0But here\u2019s the\u00a0serious\u00a0question:<strong>\u00a0Is it really worth it?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To answer this, the student mobility and accommodation specialist,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/saurabharora84\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"\u00a0Mr. Saurabh Arora\">\u00a0<strong>Mr. Saurabh Arora<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>sat\u00a0down\u00a0with not only one, but three seasoned\u00a0university representatives<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sandeep006\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Mr.\u00a0Sandeep Sharma\u00a0\"><strong>Mr.\u00a0Sandeep Sharma<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a> (Regional Director for Indian Sub-Continent, UKIBC, University of Essex), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/devesh-anand-0895865b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Mr.\u00a0Devesh Anand\"><strong>Mr.<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Devesh Anand<\/strong><\/a> (Regional Director \u2013 South Asia and Middle East at University of Birmingham)<strong>,\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ashish-jaiswar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"Mr.\u00a0Ashish K Jaiswar\"><strong>Mr.\u00a0Ashish K Jaiswar<\/strong><\/a> (General Manager India-\u00a0University of\u00a0Reading).\u00a0No marketing fluff. No script. Just real talk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Top Employability Tips for International Students Studying Abroad  | The Living Pod\" width=\"860\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bFVPWi0uW2E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you are a student, parent, or education professional,\u00a0here\u2019s\u00a0everything you need to know about UK higher education, employability, housing, and mental health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why the UK? The Surprising\u00a0Post\u2011COVID\u00a0Boom\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First things first, we are all aware of the UK universities and\u00a0their\u00a0prestige:\u00a0In the\u00a0<strong>QS global rankings<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/qs-rankings-uk-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" title=\"90 UK universities\">90 <strong>UK universities<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0are listed, and 17 of those are in the world\u2019s top 100.\u00a0But\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0not\u00a0the\u00a0best part of this country. Thing is, when the world shut down during COVID,\u00a0<strong>UK did something unexpected<\/strong>: it kept its borders open and launched the Graduate Route visa (2\u2011year work permit) in 2021.\u00a0And the outcome of this was brilliant: the\u00a0UK\u00a0broke all its recruitment records, even while other destinations struggled.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within the podcast, Mr.\u00a0Ashish, University of\u00a0Reading, quoted \u201c<strong><em>UK education is very adaptive. Whether\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the visa policy or switching to online learning, the UK reacts quickly.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What can International Students expect from the UK?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One<\/strong>\u2011<strong>year\u00a0master\u2019s degrees:<\/strong>\u00a0Offering lower tuition and living costs than\u00a0two\u2011year\u00a0US programs.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No extra entrance exams:\u00a0<\/strong>UK universities accept Indian board marks (CBSE\/ISC) directly, unlike the US, which demands SAT\/GRE.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research<\/strong>\u2011<strong>led\u00a0teaching:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the most fun\u00a0part;\u00a0students can learn\u00a0directly\u00a0from\u00a0the PAPERS,\u00a0which\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0been\u00a0included in\u00a0the textbooks, in associations like The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/russell-group-universities\/\" title=\"Russell Group Universities\"><strong>Russell Group Universities<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong Indian diaspora:\u00a0<\/strong>England feels like a second\u00a0home, as\u00a0approximately\u00a01.93 million people. According to\u00a0consolidated\u00a0official data from the UK census, this population makes up\u00a0roughly 2.5%\u00a0to 3.1% of the total UK population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Elephant in the Room: The Employability\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s\u00a0worth acknowledging that most of the students go\u00a0abroad\u00a0not\u00a0only\u00a0to get\u00a0a\u00a0degree from a\u00a0prestigious university but also for\u00a0<strong>a better job and\u00a0a higher\u00a0salary.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as<strong>\u00a0Mr. Devesh Anand\u00a0<\/strong>cited\u00a0in the podcast,\u00a0\u201c<em>Universities are\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>not\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>placement agencies. We can give you the tools, but we cannot guarantee a job.<\/em>\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What he\u00a0means\u00a0is that\u00a0universities or colleges are there to support you in your\u00a0career\u00a0by offering education, networking opportunities, internships, career services, and industry exposure.\u00a0But ultimately, employability\u00a0depends heavily on the student\u2019s own efforts, adaptability, communication skills, networking, and willingness to gain real-world experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u00a0actually gets\u00a0a\u00a0student hired in the UK?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start early:\u00a0<\/strong>The most\u00a0important factor. Top companies like KPMG and McKinsey begin recruiting in October: just weeks after you arrive. If you wait until after Christmas or Easter break, you might miss the hiring cycle.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Networking:<\/strong>\u00a0The #1 underrated skill in the UK is networking. Join clubs beyond the Indian Society,\u00a0entrepreneurship, finance,\u00a0drama, or any of your choice.\u00a0Be there, enjoy the group,\u00a0work\u00a0&amp; learn.\u00a0Employers want to see\u00a0that\u00a0you can\u00a0work in multinational teams.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beyond\u00a0Degrees:\u00a0<\/strong>Don\u2019t\u00a0rely on your degree alone. UK universities offer career services, mock interviews, and CV workshops.\u00a0But you have to walk through the door.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Hiring Trend in the UK:<\/strong>\u00a0European employers are now looking for \u201c<strong><em>green skills<\/em><\/strong>\u201d- sustainability, carbon footprint awareness, and ethical\u00a0decision\u2011making. By 2030, this will be a massive job sector.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parents\u2019 Anxiety: The Accommodation Myth\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the part where parents can relate more than the student.\u00a0The\u00a0student\u00a0is\u00a0very happy, excited, and\u00a0may be in the seventh sky. But parents, especially\u00a0brown\u00a0parents, are often silently stressed about one major thing:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/united-kingdom\" title=\"student accommodation in the United Kingdom\"><strong>student accommodation in the United Kingdom<\/strong><\/a>. Because here is the thing, not<strong><em>\u00a0every university guarantees\u00a0on<\/em><\/strong>\u2011<strong><em>campus\u00a0housing<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0especially for\u00a0postgraduate students or those in their second\/third year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ashish\u00a0K Jaiswar highlighted, \u201c<em>The accommodation question has always been there, but parents ask it from day one.\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>Students often\u00a0realise\u00a0too late.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, there is a common myth among Indian students that\u00a0university\u00a0halls are like Indian hostels with strict rules. But\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0not true in the\u00a0UK;\u00a0you are treated as an adult. You can have friends over, come and go freely, and live in a safe,\u00a0well\u2011managed\u00a0environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Find the Right Student Accommodation in the UK?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various world-class student accommodation providers available in every corner of the United Kingdom, i.e.,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/provider\/united-kingdom\/chapter\" title=\"Chapter Living\">Chapter Living<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/provider\/united-kingdom\/vita\" title=\"Vita Student\">Vita Student<\/a><\/strong>, IQ Student Accommodation, Canvas World, etc. But the same question, how to book student apartment in the\u00a0United\u00a0Kingdom?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most\u00a0straightforward\u00a0answer is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\" title=\"University Living.\"><strong>University Living.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a global marketplace with over 3,000 rooms in the UK alone.\u00a0And their stats\u00a0suggest:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start your accommodation\u00a0search\u00a0at least<strong>\u00a03<\/strong>\u2011<strong>4 months before your course begins<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look beyond university halls, as private accommodations often offer\u00a0<strong>better value<\/strong>, amenities, and locations.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t\u00a0wait for a \u201cguarantee\u201d,\u00a0apply early, even if you\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0finalised\u00a0your visa, as many\u00a0accommodation\u00a0providers offer\u00a0<strong>NO VISA or NO\u00a0UNIVERSITY,<\/strong>\u00a0which means\u00a0<strong>NO PAY.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mental Health: The Hidden Success Factor\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, for any student or even for anyone,\u00a0staying happy is not a luxury, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a necessity for academic success.\u00a0And\u00a0you are going to a different continent, where a new culture, new\u00a0people, you can be excited, but the cavity of living far from the people you love and who love you\u00a0infinitely,\u00a0can be\u00a0very devastating.\u00a0Plus, the UK universities are investing heavily in mental health:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Night lines:\u00a0<\/strong>Students can\u00a0call just\u00a0to talk when they miss home.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On<\/strong>\u2011<strong>campus\u00a0sports and societies:\u00a0<\/strong>These are\u00a0not just for fun; they build networks and reduce isolation.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation that\u00a0connects:\u00a0<\/strong>During COVID, some properties used\u00a0in\u2011room\u00a0TV software so quarantined students could chat with\u00a0neighbours.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also,\u00a0<strong>Mr. Sandeep Sharma\u00a0<\/strong>mentioned during a chat with Mr. Saurabh Arora\u00a0<strong>\u201c<\/strong><em>A happy student succeeds more.\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0lock yourself in your room.<\/em><strong>\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Advice for Students and Parents\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be honest,\u00a0this blog\u00a0post is not here to tell\u00a0you\u00a0what is right or wrong.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0here to\u00a0state\u00a0facts and advice from\u00a0industry\u00a0experts. And here is what they\u00a0suggest\u00a0to\u00a0Indian parents and scholars who are dreaming\u00a0of taking a step in their academic path from the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand\u00a0carefully, you\u00a0need to be\u00a0honest with yourself.\u00a0A university can open doors, but you have to walk through them.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start\u00a0early, for\u00a0everything. Applications, jobs, and accommodation. The early bird gets the offer.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t\u00a0chase rankings blindly. Look at employability stats, alumni stories, and research links.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use University Living to compare and book verified student accommodation.\u00a0Don\u2019t\u00a0leave housing\u00a0to\u00a0the last minute.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take care of your mental health. Join clubs, talk to people, and ask for help when you need it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778676845979\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What does it cost for an Indian student to study in the UK?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>On average, an Indian student spends between \u20b922 lakh and \u20b963 Lakh (about \u00a320,000 to \u00a355,000) per academic year studying in the United\u00a0Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778676876238\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the biggest advantages of studying in the UK compared to the USA or Canada?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When compared to the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom offers distinct structural, financial, and academic advantages tailored specifically to international students who prioritize speed, lower overall capital deployment, and early workforce entry.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778676887321\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What skills actually help international students get hired in the UK?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>International or domestic, any student who wants to get hired in the United Kingdom must look beyond the degree.\u00a0They must carry\u00a0technical\u00a0execution, niche immigration alignment, and local commercial awareness.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778676920946\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is student accommodation in the UK difficult to find for international students?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yeah, the student mobility market is quite competitive. So, students who start\u00a0early\u00a0booking\u00a0for their home in the UK face less difficulty. However,\u00a0platforms like University Living are available in the market\u00a0to help you with your accommodation in the UK, with more than 3000 options in one country only.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778676937058\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the difference between university halls and private student accommodation in the UK?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>University Halls are owned\u00a0and managed\u00a0by the University and sometimes partnered with a private company.\u00a0These halls are mostly reserved for\u00a0the first-year students and\u00a0are\u00a0located very close to\u00a0the\u00a0university. And only\u00a0a\u00a0university-specific\u00a0student can\u00a0reside\u00a0in it.\u00a0\u00a0<br>On the other hand,\u00a0the <strong>private\u00a0student accommodation<\/strong> or <strong>PBSA\u00a0<\/strong>can be near the university,\u00a0the outskirts,\u00a0or\u00a0closer\u00a0to the city\u00a0centre. These are owned and\u00a0operated\u00a0by independent private companies. Plus, PBSA houses students from different universities across the city. You often have more freedom to choose who you live\u00a0with or\u00a0even opt to live alone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of you might be\u00a0dreaming\u00a0of flying\u00a0more than\u00a05000 miles\u00a0for a foreign degree.\u00a0This\u00a0is not only your dream, but every year, many students dream of this.\u00a0They spend \u20b950 lakh to\u00a0even\u00a0\u20b91.5 crore on a foreign degree.\u00a0But here\u2019s the\u00a0serious\u00a0question:\u00a0Is it really worth it?\u00a0 To answer this, the student mobility and accommodation specialist,\u00a0Mr. Saurabh Arora,\u00a0sat\u00a0down\u00a0with not only one, but three seasoned\u00a0university [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":25013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1105],"tags":[229],"class_list":["post-25012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-podcast","tag-united-kingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25012"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25012\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}