UK's bold education strategy shifts focus to China and India for global growth
The UK has launched a new International Education Strategy to boost yearly education exports. The plan focuses on transnational education, English language training, and edtech. It also marks a shift away from the 2019 goal of increasing international student numbers by 30% by 2030.
The University of Southampton has already opened a Delhi campus—the first fully fledged UK branch campus in India. Eight other British universities are now planning similar expansions across the country.
The strategy aligns with India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages internationalisation for Indian students. Key markets like India and China are central to the UK's transnational education push. Disha Gupta, associate regional director for recruitment at Birmingham City University, noted a growing focus on long-term engagement and student success in South Asia.
Sri Lanka is also expected to play a significant role, with around 50 UK universities already holding partnerships in the country. However, no British institutions are currently building campuses there. Meanwhile, China remains a major target, with plans to increase transnational education (TNE) enrolments from 800,000 to eight million. Charles Sun, founder of China Education International, predicts faster growth in UK-China education ties under the new strategy.
The approach also reflects the government's aim to reduce net migration. Instead of chasing high student numbers, the strategy prioritises sustainable recruitment and expanding education exports through partnerships and digital learning.
The new strategy sets out a clearer path for UK universities to grow their global presence. With India, China, and Sri Lanka as key partners, transnational education projects are likely to expand. The focus now shifts from student recruitment targets to building lasting academic and commercial collaborations.
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