"I will tell you not to come."
A London-based Indian marketing professional has advised prospective international students against coming to the UK for postgraduate studies.
In a viral post on X, Janhavi Jain shared her experience as a postgraduate student in the UK, claiming that nearly 90% of her classmates returned to their home countries after struggling to find jobs.
She wrote: “There are no jobs.
“I have tons of people text me about coming to the UK for a master’s, I will tell you not to come.
“90% of my batch had to go back because there are no jobs. Unless you have money to throw, don’t consider it.”
Janhavi moved to the UK for her Master’s after completing her undergraduate degree in India.
While she did manage to secure a job, she described her situation as an exception.
Responding to comments that international students had always been seen as revenue sources rather than long-term professionals, she said:
“It was never this bad.
“Earlier, around 60–70 per cent of international students were able to find work post-graduation.”
Social media users echoed her concerns in the comments section of the post.
One wrote: “Pursuing a master’s in the EU and building a life there feels quite different today.
“Rising living costs, limited job opportunities, and tough competition present more challenges than before.
“Some of my friends from the EU and UK are also struggling and have even returned to India.”
I have tons of people text me about coming to the UK for masters, I will tell you to not come, 90% of my batch had to go back because there are no jobs, unless you have money to throw, don’t consider it
— Janhavi Jain (@janwhyy) May 11, 2025
Another commented: “Appreciate the honesty, sounds like it’s worth weighing the risks seriously before jumping in.”
A third added:
“100 per cent, my friend said the same. Most in her batch failed to secure a job and had to return back.”
Highlighting that India has plenty of opportunities, one person said:
“So true. Many ask me whenever I say it’s a waste of money and India has plenty of wonderful opportunities, they always misunderstand.
“If someone wants to grow, India is at its best time and place.”
International students in the UK face increasing challenges when it comes to securing employment after graduation.
While the UK has long been a popular destination for higher education, recent tightening of visa policies and a competitive job market have made it more difficult for graduates to find work.
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