NewsIMTSIndian students are the largest group of foreign students in UK for the third year running with 166,000 students, said Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami at a welcome reception on Wednesday. Speaking at King's College London, he highlighted that Indian students are among the brightest and best who add significant value through their studies, research and economic contributions. The event, an annual fixture since this year, was live-streamed across Indian consulates in the UK. Doraiswami emphasized that students strengthen the India-UK relationship as future custodians of democracy in both nations. The reception included banking advice, safety tips, healthcare information, a comedy sketch by British-Indian comedian Ahir Shah, and cultural performances for newly arrived students. (Updated 30 Oct 2025, 17:04 IST; source: link)
Indian Students Form Largest Foreign Group in UK
For the third consecutive year, Indian students have become the largest group of international students in the United Kingdom, with 166,000 currently studying there. Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami shared this information during a welcome reception at King's College London on Wednesday. The event, which has been held annually since 2023, was broadcast live across Indian consulates throughout the UK. The reception provided practical support for newly arrived students, including banking advice, safety information, and healthcare guidance, alongside cultural performances and entertainment.
High Commissioner Praises Indian Students' Contributions
High Commissioner Doraiswami emphasized that Indian students in the UK are among the brightest and most talented globally. He highlighted their significant contributions not only to academic research but also to the UK economy. The diplomat noted that these students play a crucial role in strengthening the relationship between India and the United Kingdom, describing them as future custodians of democracy in both nations. The reception demonstrated the importance the Indian diplomatic mission places on supporting its student community abroad while celebrating their achievements and potential impact on bilateral relations.
Key Points
- Indian students are the largest group of foreign students in UK for the third year running with 166,000 students, said Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami at a welcome reception on Wednesday.
- Speaking at King's College London, he highlighted that Indian students are among the brightest and best who add significant value through their studies, research and economic contributions.
- The event, an annual fixture since this year, was live-streamed across Indian consulates in the UK.
