Nearly 150 Indian students awarded Erasmus Mundus scholarship
India has been the largest beneficiary of the programme, with over 2000 students receiving the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship since its inception in 2004.
A number of UK universities associated with Study Group International Study Centres performed strongly in the annual rankings which focus on key concerns for students around teaching and employability.
The Guardian Best UK University rankings have some positive news for Indian students travelling to the UK to study on international pathway programmes at leading universities.
A number of UK universities associated with Study Group International Study Centres performed strongly in the annual rankings which focus on key concerns for students around teaching and employability.
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At the top of the league, Durham University moved from 5th to 4th place nationally, with the University of Strathclyde in Scotland moving from 51st to 15th place – the significant increase was the latest piece of good news for Strathclyde after the University was named Times Higher Education UK University of the Year in 2019 and Scottish University of the Year 2020 by The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
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There were also notable increases for the University of Aberdeen, The University of Sheffield and Royal Holloway, University of London. Meanwhile, Study Group’s most recent collaboration with Cardiff University coincided with increased rankings in both The Guardian UK league table and the Times Higher Education Global University rankings.
The Guardian ranking focuses on student-related metrics.
The criteria include:
Chief Executive of Study Group Emma Lancaster said, “We are delighted that Indian students who study in our international study centres and progress to the UK universities have access to such a wide range of high-quality institutions.
“While different league tables and rankings focus on different metrics, it is important that international students travelling to the UK from India are able to study with academic staff who place a high priority on excellent teaching and student support and that they will be helped to gain the qualifications and experience which will stand them in good stead to then pursue further education or career opportunities in their home countries and around the world.”
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