I would like to draw the attention of Kumudini Valambia regarding ‘ unfair student quota’ for students from Indian sub- continent which includes Pakistan and Bangladesh students. The writer should get the facts correct.
During the labour government several polytechnics were upgraded to university status and issued student visas to Indian students in spite of the fact they did not have necessary qualifications.
Most of them claimed to do business and Computer studies and accountancy which are all part-time courses and these courses are run today on franchise basis by Indian businessmen to make money.
There are more than 5000 colleges mainly English classes for overseas students and the government want to stop this racket. Most of the Indian universities are not recognised by British universities.
Valambia should know that it is not easy to get admission in USA and Australia and they have to take English test before they are given student visa. Most of the students who go to USA get teaching fellowship in science and engineering subjects. Reputed British universities feel that new bucket shop colleges spoil the reputation of their universities.
Immigration policy has failed due to common market which allows free entry to people from East Europe and they are flooding in.
The good relationship between India and Britain does not mean to open the flood gates to allow bogus students come here. There are 733 universities and person who wants to spend £ 6000 a year plus other expenses can easily get admission in well-known institutes in India.
It is a good policy to introduce quota system to allow only highly qualified students with good knowledge of English to study here and there is no question of Racism is involved.
Arun Vaidyanathan
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