•India's inbound student numbers are projected to grow 8% annually, reaching 58,000 by 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing study destinations globally.
•The 'Global Student Flows: India' report by London-based QS analyzes international student mobility through 2030, contrasting India's growth with tightening policies in Anglophone destinations.
•South Asia remains a cornerstone, with Nepal and Bangladesh accounting for over 30% of foreign enrolments; demand from Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA regions is also rising.
•India is the world's second-largest source of outbound students (800,000 overseas in 2024), with a growing trend towards Germany, France, and UAE over traditional 'Big Four' countries.
•Key challenges for Indian institutions include improving academic reputation, bridging the graduate employability gap, and investing in campus infrastructure and student support.
