Higher Education Advisory

How UKIBC Supports UK Universities with Recruitment in India

India is one of the strongest growth markets for UK higher education, spanning student recruitment, academic partnerships and government–industry engagement. But meaningful impact demands in-country presence, cultural fluency and strategic focus. UKIBC’s Launchpad® places skilled staff on the ground, backed by local experts, to scale recruitment, strengthen admissions and build high-impact partnerships.

Result-Driven Recruitment

India is a leading source of international students and a key market for UK universities. Launchpad® enables focused student recruitment in India and sustainable long-term branding.

PRESENCE– A dedicated in-country team offers last-mile connectivity with predictable costs you control. Our specialists exclusively represent you, supported by experts who understand India’s education ecosystem, government linkages and industry–academia trends. This builds trust and positions your institution as a future-focused partner.
DELIVERY– Strategy and execution seamlessly integrated for faster results. Mature Market Access, 85% of Indian students pursue postgraduate study, and manage and grow agent networks with targeted outreach recruitment campaigns.
INSIGHT– Unlock undergraduate potential through our Direct2Student campaign, connecting you with top schools and counsellors nationwide. These channels help institutions thrive through stronger ideas, networks and on-ground impact.

Partnership Pathways

Build deep, strategic relationships. Identify, develop, and manage opportunities for academic, industry, or government partnerships aligned to your institutional goals.

PRESENCE – A dedicated partnership lead represents your institution on the ground, ensuring last-mile connectivity. This local presence helps you efficiently identify and nurture collaborations, saving time and building meaningful, high-value connections powered by trust.
ACCESS - Open doors to the right people and opportunities across ecosystems. Navigate academia, corporates, and government smoothly, fast-tracking co-creation initiatives through UKIBC’s curated network. This acts as a catalyst for trade, investment, and long-term collaboration.
IMPACT – We help clients shape valuable partnerships across three areas:

Academia: Twinning and joint degrees, co-developed curriculum, faculty exchange, PhD sponsorships, and joint research that bring institutions and industries closer.

Industry: R&D and innovation partnerships, executive training, consultancy, and employability programmes that help students thrive.

Government: Strategic MoUs, policy research, pilot projects with central and state bodies, and initiatives addressing societal challenges — connecting all three sectors through ideas, networks, and measurable impact.

Transnational Education (TNE)

Agile Admissions

India’s competitive education market demands speed, accuracy, and local intelligence in admissions. UKIBC’s Launchpad® enables you to process applications faster, with full control and confidence.

LAST MILE ACCESS – Find a local admissions team fully aligned with your processes, exclusively for your university, operating under your protocols to extend your capacity without increasing your internal workload.
SPEED - Be the first to offer — and first to convert. 46% of Indian students pay deposits to the first university that makes an offer. Our rapid response model accelerates processing and boosts enrolments.
INTEGRITY – Quality control, insight, and fraudulent application protection. Daily reporting, ground-level insights, and early fraud detection help you stay compliant, informed, and ahead of the curve.

Connect with us

To connect with one of our India Experts simply email us or send us a message via our contact page. We look forward to connecting with you.

UKIBC play a key role in supporting increasing bilateral trade between the UK and India in all sectors, including education.

Caroline Baylon

Director - International, University of Bristol