The worldwide lockdown has shown that many international universities are willing to adopt a blended learning model
The Edvoy, an education consultancy platform surveyed 4,000 Indian students on four study destinations namely UK, US, Canada and Ireland. The study indicated that 35 per cent of the students desire to go to Canada for higher education in September 2020, and 33 per cent voted for Ireland.
It also revealed that for the January 2021 intake, the US has been voted as the most preferred study abroad destination by the students followed by Canada. The survey highlights 43 per cent of the students have planned to go ahead with their education in the US and 35 percent to Canada.
The imposition of worldwide lockdown, several international universities showed willingness to adopt a blended learning model. It showed that 42 per cent of the students, aspiring to study in the UK universities embrace the idea of blended learning, a mix of face-to-face and online learning.
Last month, the UK Home Office also announced that international students can start their course online and join on campus by April 2021 to be eligible for the graduate route eligibility. Several international universities are willing to adopt a blended learning approach, until the situation improves.
Sadiq Basha, CEO-founder, Edvoy said: “We are trying to do what’s best for students seeking to study abroad. The survey conducted was primarily to understand how the coronavirus pandemic has altered the decision of students planning to study in international universities. We want to reiterate that we are with the student and the higher education community as it becomes demandingly necessary to help them in this time of crisis. We are taking measures to mentor and guide students to take the right decision for their future.”
The digital platform uses both technology and real-life advisors to help students research the right course for them, scholarship options, apply and arrange students’ right to study in the destination country. In addition to the application process, Edvoy also advises students on accommodation, medical insurance and arrival at university.