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UK Master's Graduates Face 90% Jobless Rate, Warns Indian Professional

Janhavi Jain's viral post highlights a sharp decline in post-study employment for international students, citing stricter immigration policies and a tough job market.

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An Indian woman has advised students against coming to the UK for a master's
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Overview

  • Janhavi Jain, a London-based Indian master's graduate, revealed that 90% of her batchmates returned home jobless after failing to secure UK employment.
  • Her post on social media platform X warns prospective international students against pursuing UK master's degrees due to poor job prospects.
  • Jain noted that earlier cohorts saw 60–70% job placement rates, but recent policy changes and reduced work-permit sponsorships have drastically altered outcomes.
  • She emphasized that job scarcity affects even traditionally strong fields like medicine and finance, underscoring systemic challenges.
  • The UK education sector's reliance on international tuition fees is increasingly questioned as rising costs and limited returns deter prospective students.