But here’s the catch: Will it really work?

✅ Why are they coming?

Shrinking domestic student bases in developed countries

Financial strain on public education budgets

Rising xenophobia, visa caps, and immigration backlash

So, rather than bring students in, they’re coming to where the students are.

🧠 India makes sense on paper:

40 million+ students

Rising demand for global degrees

Supportive policies under NEP 2020

But...

💸 Three critical challenges:

Price Sensitivity

Indians may pay ₹40L for a degree in London, but not in Ahmedabad. The perception is different — if the experience isn’t abroad, the premium loses value.

Perception of Quality

Will we treat “Oxford India” the same as “Oxford UK”? Likely not. Without global faculty and infrastructure, the Indian versions may become just another pricey private college.

“Study Abroad, Work Abroad” Culture

For many, studying overseas isn’t just about the degree — it’s about immigration, lifestyle, and opportunity. That value proposition disappears if you’re still based in India.

📉 The Outcome?

Unless these institutions rethink cost models, ensure quality parity, and align with Indian aspirations, they may struggle to attract students beyond a niche elite.

🔁 In conclusion: Yes, it’s a landmark shift. But unless colonial mindsets shift — where foreign = better — and unless Indian campuses of foreign universities truly deliver value, this might become an expensive miscalculation.

👉 What do you think? Will foreign campuses in India change the game or just add to the clutter?

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