UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?
Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.
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"We're looking at an intake of around 270 students in the first year... and that should go up to 3,000-4,000 students each year over the coming years."
— Lindsay Oades , Academic
"From an affordability standpoint, an estimated four-five million students can realistically consider degree programmes priced above £10,000 per year."
— Aritra Ghosal , Academic
"That is the main draw. They may choose to come back in a few years, but not without working there at least for a while."
— Ankita Kejriwal , Other
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Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.
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