International students will be more willing to consider opportunity to study in UK if they were allowed to live and work for three years instead of two, a survey showed. Foreign students can lived and worked in the UK for two years after completing his studies since July last year. It was at this time that the government reinstated work visas two years after studies after years of pressure from universities.

Vivienne Stern, UK International University Directorsaid the university’s vice-chancellor wanted the government to review whether a two-year visa would prevent the UK from having a “competitive post-study job offer”.

This change will bring the UK closer to countries like Australia, which offers visas of up to four years for foreign graduates. In 2018, Australia overtook the United Kingdom as the second most popular destination for international students from the United States.

A survey for students

A survey 100,000 international students For QS . education analystshows that two thirds will consider studying in the UK if the visa is extended.

The two year visa was canceled at that time Secretary of the Interior 2012, Theresa May, in an effort to curb immigration. However, surveys show that less than a fifth of students plan to stay more than three years. Instead of restricting immigration, the university warns that the waiver of this visa is for has hurt the recruitment of international students.

Furthermore, according to GuardianA recent study estimated that international students benefit the UK economy £26 billion a year. The report urges the Government to review policies to “help stimulate growth in the sector after the pandemic, and position the post-Brexit UK as a welcoming destination for international students”.

Most attractive destinations for Indians

Visa extension will be very attractive for indian student. Nearly three-quarters said three years would make them consider England. Number of Indian students who decide to study in the UK, dropped drastically after the abolition of the two-year visa in 2012. Since this visa was reinstated, the number of Indian students has quadrupled.

Enabling more young Indians to study in UK institutions is a priority for the Government of India. Higher education is expected to feature prominently in the British minister’s upcoming visit to India.