Colleges in UK

The University of Glasgow offers several scholarships for Indian students, including the *India Merit Award (£5,000 tuition fee discount, automatic consideration for eligible postgraduates)*, *Adam Smith Business School India Scholarship (£10,000, application required with deadlines in Jan, March, and May 2025)*, *International Leadership Scholarship (£10,000 for postgraduate students demonstrating academic excellence and leadership, requires application)*, and *Saltire Scholarship (£8,000 for STEM and creative industries, application through the Scottish Government)*. To avail of these, students must first secure admission, check eligibility, and apply before deadlines. 

The University of Glasgow attracts a significant number of Indian students, with over 1,000 currently enrolled across various disciplines.  While specific enrollment statistics for each programme are not publicly available, certain courses have gained popularity among Indian students. Notably, programs in Social Sciences, Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, History, Engineering, Psychology, and Visual and Performing Arts are among the preferred choices.  Additionally, the university's MBBS programme is recognised for its dynamic and extensive curriculum, attracting students globally, including those from India.  These programs are renowned for their academic excellence and global recognition, making them appealing to international students seeking quality education. 

Ultimately, the choice comes down to personal goals and preferences. Durham offers a globally recognised education within excellent research facilities and varied exposures to teaching styles and a wide international network. IIT Gandhinagar is amongst the IITs, best engineering colleges with stringent academic standards and a good research opportunity with industry connections in India. Though Durham may have an international exposure, IIT Gandhinagar gives a quality technical education focusing on placing its career opportunities in the local Indian job market. The decision would depend on long-term ambitions and location preferences.

Scholarships provided by Durham University cover the exceptional Durham University India Scholarship that grants up to £5,000 based on academic merit. The International Excellence Scholarships provide £3,000-5,000 for international postgraduate students. The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships covers tuition and living costs for postgraduate study. In application for any of these scholarships, Indian students are to apply via the university's online portal after they fulfill all of the eligibility criterion along with submitted required documents such as academic transcripts and personal statements. Scholarship application deadlines typically coincide with course application deadlines, thus it is essential to apply for it early enough to be considered.