While the UK is one of the preferred study destinations amongst students in india, it is important for us to keep an update of the competition countries and their International education strategies.
Here's updating you with information on what competition countries are doing in May 2014 and how they influence the Indian students' choices for International education

1) Growing number of Indian students now heading to France
An increasing number of Indian students are heading to France to do their MBAs. While luxury and brand management is very much in demand, courses such as sports management and CSR are also sought after.
"Last year, 3,000 students went to France from India," says Vikash Golla, who heads the Delhi branch of Campus France. Visa regulations, cost factor and the ‘Europe Experience makes France attractive.

To know more, visit: www.economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/growing-num...

2) Russian Universities Come Calling
Russia seems to be the prospective hub for higher education in recent times. Education fairs planned in India would see the best 11 medical and technical institutions in Russia coming forward to give Indian students the benefits of quality medical and technical education at a good price point.
Apart from Chennai, similar events will be conducted in Delhi and in Kolkata, to offer students the best from Russia on the education front.
There are both State and University scholarships for foreign students, which will help in availing of the best education in Russia.

To know more, visit: www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Russian-Universities-Come-Callin...

3) Australia records 17% rise in Indian students' enrolments
Australia is rebounding as a preferred study destination for Indian students with latest official data showing more than 17 per cent jump in their enrolments in the country's education institutions this year. A total of 35,671 students across all sectors including higher education were enrolled from India during the first three months this year. India remained the second largest supplier of students for Australian education institutions accounting for 9.6 per cent of total sector after China.

To know more, visit: www.economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/education/australia-records-17...

4) Graduation Is Bittersweet For Immigrants At American Universities - Forbes
Contrary to the economic myths surrounding immigration, the US would greatly benefit from an influx of foreign-born students. The Institute of International Education found that foreign students contribute more than $24 billion to the US economy annually. China, India, and South Korea send a total of 400,000+ students to the US each year. The most popular academic disciplines for these students are business and STEM majors (science, technology, engineering, and math).

To know more, visit: www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2014/05/14/graduation-is-bittersweet-for-i...