NEW DELHI:  A new study by a London-based university has suggested that 97 per cent Indian students want education that leads directly to careers and believe that employability, work experience and real-world skills are essential when choosing where to study overseas.

The research commissioned by City St George’s, University of London and conducted by Arlington Research has found that for Indian prospective students, the value of higher education goes far beyond lectures and textbooks.

According to the new ‘Value of Studying Abroad’ report, 97 per cent of Indian prospective students say employability, work experience, and real-world skills are essential when choosing where to study overseas.