New Delhi Aug 24 (IANS) Compared to last year more Indians are now choosing to visit and study in the United Kingdom a survey conducted by the UK s National Statistics Office said on Friday.
According to the study there is a 32 per cent increase in student visas and a 10 per cent increase in visit visas.
"(A total of) 550 925 Indians were granted UK visas in the year ending June 2018 a 10 per cent increase on the previous year. Visit visas increased by 10 per cent to 454 658 which demonstrates that Indians are continuing to choose the UK as a holiday destination " said a statement from the British High Commission.
"The latest figures reinforce a trend we have noticed for some time - that across the board more and more Indians are choosing the UK as a destination to visit work in and study. This is fantastic " British High Commissioner to India Dominic Asquith said.
Looking at the statistics the UK has announced the launch of the Chevening Scholarship and Fellowship programmes for 2019-20.
Chevening Scholarships offer full financial support for one year for candidates to pursue a Master s degree at any UK university.

--IANS sd/mr