Can foreign campuses in India replace study abroad?
Indian students are increasingly facing visa delays and restrictive immigration policies in Western countries, prompting a shift toward foreign universities establishing campuses within India. This trend is being driven by the National Education Policy 2020.
Why it matters
It reflects a significant shift in the global higher education landscape and the changing aspirations of Indian students.
For months, Soliha had been preparing for graduate school in the United States. After two years of applications, she secured admission to Bard College in New York, won an almost full tuition waiver and an external fellowship to cover most of her living expenses. But weeks before classes were due to begin, one obstacle remained beyond her control: a U.S. student visa appointment.
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“I still haven’t gotten a visa slot,” she said. “Since the end of May I’ve been looking for a slot, but I haven’t been able to find a single one.”
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