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At least 97 per cent of Indian students now look for an education that would lead them directly to careers, said a new study by a London-based university.

 

Indian students have a belief that employability, work experience and real-world skills are essential when choosing where to study overseas, the study added.

 

The research commissioned by City St George's, University of London and conducted by Arlington Research has found that for Indian prospective students, the value of higher education goes far beyond lectures and textbooks. According to the new 'Value of Studying Abroad' report, 97 per cent of Indian prospective students say employability, work experience, and real-world skills are essential when choosing where to study overseas.

 

"There is a powerful shift in what Indian students now expect from international higher education and it goes far beyond classroom learning. Indian learners were the most likely across all surveyed countries to value applied learning, technical skills, and professional behaviours as core parts of their educational experience," the report said.

 

As cited by Gemma Kenyon, Director of Employability at City St George’s, University of London, Indian students are keeping a sharp focus on what education should deliver — not just knowledge but the skills, confidence, and networks that lead to real career success.

 

 

"This research highlights how important it is for universities to design programmes that combine academic excellence with hands-on experience," Kenyon said.

 

Across the world, 56 per cent of all students said that getting a job was one of the top three things they think about when deciding what to study. This number jumps to 87 per cent when they look only at the top decision-making factors.

 

Students in India especially feel that course lessons must be directly connected to the skills needed for a job.

 

A worldwide survey was done with 3,000 people, including both students and their parents. The results showed that Indian students, more than those from any other country surveyed, think it's most important to have practical learning and be ready to get a job as soon as they finish their studies. While 60 per cent of respondents said applying technology in learning is essential, 56 pc prioritised developing technical skills. At least 56 per cent of Indian students rated building professional behaviours as crucial.