Strengths and Weaknesses of the UK and Indian Education Systems

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Introduction
The United Kingdom (UK) is recognized for its excellent quality of education, interactive
teaching techniques, and top ranking universities along with considerable local and global
student satisfaction. Universities in the UK has persistent ranking in the world university ranking
such as the Academic Ranking of World Universities and QS World Rankings. Reports of
authors have revealed that the UK ranked as one of the world’s chief destinations for
international students, second to the USA (Hazelkorn 2015). The first section of the essay will
focus on education system of the UK and India and will shed light educational system for an
international student. The paper will conclude by suggesting some recommended developments
for the education system in India and ways by which these changes can be implemented.
Discussion
Part B-Case Study
“The rich culture of London, the beautiful highlands of Scotland along with the sunny
beaches of Wales are likely to fascinate several people living in foreign countries. Similarly,
Samuel who has lived most of his life in one of the metropolitan cities in Southern region of
India has been highly enthralled by the liberal ways of British life. Thus, he decided to pursue his
university education in the UK. Having always studied in an Indian curriculum, Samuel similar
to other international students of India encountered challenges to adjust to several facets of the
UK educational system. From studying in Indian curriculum which is objective, learning based
and stringent, Samuel faced uncertainty with the freedom of opting lectures which are highly
subjective as well as interesting discussions at tutorials. The legacy of the UK education system
is important to note whereby every British university is recognized internationally for comprising

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creative and exigent environments that facilitate international students to stimulatingly advance
to the extent of the course. Through the thought provoking discussions in classes and
extraordinarily high standards, Samuel has realized that all the UK universities are tested for
their ability of accomplishing continual modern challenges. The enhanced learning experiences
obtained by Samuel and other international students while studying in the UK has aided them to
obtain skills and competencies desired by them. Samuel has been encouraged to read, think
independently, pose queries and strategically analyse their curriculum and edification offered to
them through the stimulating modules.
However, despite all these benefits of the UK educational system, Samuel has faced
challenges of deciding on curriculum courses. An education in the UK will require that
international students to know accurately about the courses and its curriculum. This is the
contrary of Indian university curriculum that can change their major subjects around two to four
times during university and not be affected by it. However, despite the fact that there are certain
disadvantages for studying in the UK, it’s also undoubtedly worth it. A degree which Indian
students will be obtaining after pursuing their courses will be acknowledged as well as
appreciated in the whole world.”
Part B1
This section of the essay will review the areas of strengths and weaknesses of the UK
educational system and its influence on international students.
Advantages- International students are of significant importance to the UK educational sector
and the country more extensively (McCaffery 2018). Not only does the presence of international
students international enhances the academic environment as well as campus life of the UK, but

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also tends to contribute over £7.5 billion to the UK economy. The cost of education for an
international student coming from Asian countries in the UK is likely to be lower in comparison
to other developed countries such as USA. Reports of Ally and Prieto-Blázquez (2014) have
revealed that majority of UK higher education institutions typically cost around £ 6000 to £ 7500
per year which is considered to be lower than USA. Adomßent et al. (2014) have noted that
although international students can supervise their office in order to condense the education
expenses UK policymakers have been considering the alarming shift in the cost of education for
the non-EU students. With the increasing elevation of exchange rates the UK education policy
makers have been efficiently working on the increasing expenses of international education.
According to Marginson (2016) as global competition for international students have been highly
intensifying several UK universities have been acting aggressively in order to sustain the UK as
a chief destination for international students.
Furthermore comprehensive studies of Beine, Noël and Ragot (2014) have highlighted
the strong research infrastructure of the UK educational system in which the country has been
contributing over 7.3% of international journal articles, 12.1% of citations in addition to around
16.2% of the worlds highly cited articles, although it comprises a minimal rate of 10% of the
world’s total population. Moreover, significant numbers of over 95,000 resources doctoral
degrees have been recognised in the country from 2009-2010 to 2014-2016. Hopkins et al.
(2014) have noted that the fields of chemical sciences, social sciences, language, business as well
as humanities tend to contribute strong emphasis in the research field of UK educational systems.
Meanwhile reports of Murray and Pérez (2014) have mentioned about the significant
changes which have been developed on the post study work visa since 2015. International
students coming from India currently have the authority to stay in the country after completing