Punjab key migration market, 12.5% of Indian international students from state: Experts

Amritsar, August 27

Defining global migration trends and how they impact the local market, experts on immigration and higher education addressed a ‘Global Mobility and Education Summit’, hosted by the Amritsar chapter of FICCI FLO in partnership with Henley & Partners and CanAm Enterprises at Hotel Taj Swarna in the city.

Offering a comprehensive exploration of key topics in investment, migration and global education, Tess Wilkinson, Director of Education Services at Henley & Partners, provided guidance on the complexities of global education.

Her insights were crucial for families seeking to navigate and optimise international education opportunities. Highlighting Punjab as a key migration market, Tess said that 12.5 per cent of total Indian international students are from Punjab. “It is a big number and information, digital literacy are the only factors that can provide a safe, secure passage to students and families looking for migration to US or North America,” she said.

India has emerged as an interesting market for global migration, with 1.33 million Indian students studying abroad. The preferred choice of subject is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths). UK, Australia and India are even considering to open branches of several universities in India to ease the intake. “In such a scenario, students need to plan in advance and take a legally informed decision,” she said.

Rohit Bhardwaj, Country Head, India and Director of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, said that strategic investments have emerged as another interesting choice of migration for families aspiring for secure futures abroad. “Among the key reasons for family migration, climate change is going to be a major push as high-earning citizens from metros have started looking towards Europe, Middle East and traditional North American market to invest and relocate. Interestingly, Caribbean, European countries and the UAE have emerged as preferred destinations for such investment-based relocation among Indians,” he said.

Through detailed presentations and engaging discussions, the event highlighted the essential role of financial literacy and strategic planning in preparing families and individuals for a border-less world. “The gathering not only provided critical insights into investment and education but also supported meaningful dialogue on how to navigate the evolving landscape of global opportunities.

The summit exemplified a shared commitment to enhancing financial literacy and educational excellence on a global scale,” said Dr Simarpreet Sandhu, Chairperson, FLO Amritsar Chapter.

1.33 mn students studying abroad

Tess Wilkinson, Director of Education Services at Henley & Partners, said India has emerged as an interesting market for global migration, with 1.33 million Indian students studying abroad. The preferred choice of subject is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths). The UK, Australia and India are even considering to open branches of several universities in India to ease the intake.