STUDY IN EUROPE

As Europe emerges as a higher-ed hub for Indians, local language skills take centre stage
Continental Europe is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Indian students as they look beyond traditional study destinations such as the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Germany continues to attract strong interest, particularly for engineering and STEM programmes, while France and Italy are gaining attention for areas including business, design, architecture, hospitality and creative industries. Data science, artificial intelligence, climate and sustainability-related programmes are also becoming increasingly popular across European universities.While many European universities offer programmes taught in English, knowledge…
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CAS issuances down 27% as UK visa refusals jump 30%, Enroly data shows
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issued to international students across Enroly's UK university partner network has fallen by 26.9% for the September 2026 intake, while international student acceptances have dropped by 22.1%. The data also shows visa refusals across the network are currently around 30% higher than last year. Indian student CAS numbers were down 24.9%, while several other South Asian and African markets recorded larger declines. The figures reflect the UK's increasingly strict compliance environment and changing recruitment…
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France to attract 30,000 students from India by 2030
France has set an ambitious target of attracting 30,000 Indian students by 2030, as it looks to strengthen its position in the global international education market. Around 9,100 Indian students enrolled in French higher education during 2024–25, with the total estimated at about 12,000 when exchange and short-term students are included. France is promoting affordable higher education, more English-taught programmes and opportunities in areas such as technology, artificial intelligence, engineering and creative industries to increase its appeal among Indian students.…
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New projects announced to strengthen innovation through collaboration between education and enterprises
The latest Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation projects aim to strengthen cooperation between higher education institutions, vocational education providers, businesses and other organisations across Europe. The European Commission has selected 18 projects under the Alliances for Education and Enterprises initiative, backed by €25 million in Erasmus+ funding. The projects will develop new teaching and learning approaches, modernise curricula, promote challenge-based learning and help students build skills needed for Europe's green and digital transitions. A further six projects have been selected under…
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Number of Indian students in Germany rises to record 70k high
Germany continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for international students, with the number of Indian students reaching a record 69,816 in the 2025/26 winter semester, an increase of 17.5% in one year. Indian students are now the largest international student group in Germany, with the country attracting students through comparatively affordable higher education, research opportunities, links with industry and potential graduate career pathways. International students overall account for around 18% of Germany's university population. The growing interest…
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