Around 90 percent of Indian students at universities in the UK enter professional, technical or managerial employment after graduating, according to new study.
The collaborative research led by the University of Warwick, first of its type and breadth in UK higher education, analysed the outcomes of 945 Indian students who graduated from 30 UK universities in 2016-17.
The results show that 93 percent of male graduates, and 87 percent female graduates, were in professional, technical or managerial employment.
Over two-thirds (69%) of these graduates found jobs in India after graduating from a UK university, while 26 percent of them secured employment in the UK, and 2 percent in the United Arab Emirates.
“The results of this unprecedented study are fantastic news for UK higher education, sending a message to India and to the world that this country is a destination where one can receive a high quality education and go on to secure top-level employment internationally,” commented Professor Simon Swain, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) of the University of Warwick.
The research also shows that male graduates tend to go on to work than females who prefer to pursue higher education.
While 53 percent of male undergraduate students at UK universities go on to work, this number for their female counterparts is 39 percent. This almost reverses when it comes to higher education as 51 percent of female students went on to further study, whereas only 33 percent male undergraduates did so.
The most popular industry type for both female and male Indian graduates was Professional, Scientific and Technical sector. However, more female graduates (12%) found job in this sector than male students (9%)
Manufacturing (8%) and Wholesale and Retail Trade or Motor Vehicle Repair (6%) were the next popular choices for male students and Information and Communication (5%), and Education (4%) for female graduates.
Three out of four male Indian students on Postgraduate Taught courses in the UK during 2016-2017 went on to find employment, as well as two-third of female students on the same courses.
