Thiruvananthapuram:
A one-day education expo by the British Council, showcasing the academic opportunities in the UK, wooed large number of academic aspirants in the city on Saturday.
It was for the second time that the British Council, the UK's international organization for education and cultural relations, hosted the 'Education UK Exhibition' here.
At the event, delegates from a number of British universities such as Bedfordshire, University of East London, London Metropolitan University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Plymouth University, University College Plymouth St Mark & St John, Sheffield Hallam University, Swansea University and University of West London, participated.
Arrangements were made for students and parents to meet UK delegates directly and collect details about the range of subjects and courses.
Information on student visas and on scholarships like Jubilee Scholarships, announced for this September 2012 entry, were also provided.
Jubilee Scholarships would be awarded to 60 Indian students, interested in doing a one-year masters degree in manufacturing, science and technology or management.
Funded by the British Council and the UK government, each scholarship would cover tuition fee, living expenses, international airfares and visa fee, Nim Bahadur, a British Council official said.
The Council would host similar education exhibitions in other Indian cities like Lucknow, Vijayawada, Surat and Guwahati in May, he added.
At present, more than 5000 Indian students are studying in the UK.