Accommodation options in UK universities have not risen in line with the increase in the number of students flocking to the country for education.
UK universities are working towards solving the problem of accommodation, Steve Smith, former vice-chancellor of the University of Exeter and one of the leaders of the UK delegation visiting India to explore educational partnerships, told The Indian Express in New Delhi on Monday.
“There is pressure of accommodation. There is a lot of work going on in the universities to increase the stock of accommodation, and they’re going in partnerships with private providers to increase accommodation. There are some issues, but the vast majority of the international students have their accommodation sorted out,” he said.
Accommodation options in UK universities have not risen in line with the increase in the number of students flocking to the country for education. Many Indian students have, as a result, had to put up in cities close to their universities, as per reports. This option tends to be unaffordable for many too, given the rising inflation and room rents. Construction challenges during lockdown have been cited as one of the reasons behind the accommodation shortage in the universities. Experts have suggested students contact other Indian aspirants before moving in, to avoid facing any trouble after landing in the UK.
