National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK - NISAU

National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK - NISAU We are the apex national organisation representing the Indian student and alumni community in the UK. Our vision is to further the UK-India relationship.

No communication from us should be construed as legal, or immigration advice in any shape or form. The National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK is an umbrella organisation representing the UK university students & alumni of Indian heritage. NISAU was created in 2011 to provide a unifying voice for students with Indian heritage (whether home-grown or international) and promote, educate and cel

ebrate Indian culture with people of all communities. NISAU aims to bring together all Indian student societies and alumni in the UK on one platform. NISAU works with a number of organisations including official agencies to achieve our aims. The definitive reason for our existence is to represent Indian students. We are 'By students and For students'. "NISAU is not just an organisation, it is a movement. A youth led movement that will forever change the way India and its culture is viewed in the United Kingdom. A movement that unifies the voice of Indians in the UK, through our students and alumni" – Sanam Arora, President, NISAU UK

Vision:
Positive contribution to the UK, to India and the Indo-British relationship via youth of Indian origin living in the UK. The first and the foremost aim of the National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK is to represent Indian students from Universities and Higher Educational Institutions across the United Kingdom. Secondly, we are a portal for Indian students and alumni, both from India and the diaspora for all their needs while in the UK. We aim to become the voice of Indian students in the UK, developing the future leaders of tomorrow. NISAU is the umbrella body of Indian and India-related societies at various university societies, across the UK. NISAU aims:
(a) To become the representative voice of Indian students studying at educational institutions in the UK
(b) Support Indian students during their higher education in the UK - academic, professional and personal (pre, during and post studies). (c) To develop future leaders, role models and ambassadors in the UK and in India. (d) To further the Indo-UK relationship
(e) To promote British Higher education in India and increase student exchange between both countries. (f) To develop a system where UK educated Indian students are able to share their global knowledge and experience in India on a large scale. (g) To promote and celebrate Indian culture in the UK, upholding its core principles: ‘truth always prevails’, ‘unity in diversity’ and ‘the world is a family’.

Coimbatore, what an afternoon! 💙 The Coimbature Edition NISAU’’s India Global Education Dialogues 2026 brought together ...
21/08/2026

Coimbatore, what an afternoon! 💙
 
The Coimbature Edition NISAU’’s India Global Education Dialogues 2026 brought together university leaders, educators, industry voices and hundreds students at Kumaraguru Institutions for an afternoon filled with bringing the best global opportunities to the students of Coimbatore, and thoughtful conversations on what it really takes to build meaningful global partnerships and create more opportunities across borders. 🌍🎓
 
We were grateful to welcome our speakers Dr. Vijila Kennedy, Director, K-GEO; Mr. Dominic Fletcher, Chief Growth Officer, Regent Group; Mr. Sairam Natarajan, Co-founder, Mindei; Ms. Hersha Pandya, Head of International, Bournemouth University; Ms. Bhavna Bagga, TNE Specialist, India–UK; and Dr. Jyoti Mangal, Post-Doctoral Researcher, King’s College London, and thank them for their time and expert insights. 
 
And, as always, the most meaningful moments came from the questions, conversations and connections that continued beyond the session. Because global education is not just about where you go, it’s about what becomes possible when the right people come together.
A heartfelt thank you to Kumaraguru Institutions for creating a space for meaningful conversations and connections, and to everyone who joined us.
 
See you again soon, Coimbatore. 💙

Kumaraguru

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being there for you? kinda chic. From your first UK plans to scholarships, opportunities, events, careers and a communit...
21/08/2026

being there for you? kinda chic. 
From your first UK plans to scholarships, opportunities, events, careers and a community that has your back - we’re here for it all. 
Link in bio to join the fam. Completely free. Always. 🫶

 
 
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Chennai, that one was special! The Chennai Edition of NISAU’s India Global Education Dialogues 2026 put students, educat...
19/08/2026

Chennai, that one was special!
 
The Chennai Edition of NISAU’s India Global Education Dialogues 2026 put students, educators and industry voices in one room at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai - for honest conversations and amazing opportunities about studying across borders, building careers, and what global opportunity actually looks like from here. 🎓
 
We were honoured to welcome Dr. Thyagarajan T., Pro-Vice Chancellor, Chennai Campus, Vellore Institute of Technology; Dr. K. Sathiyanarayanan, Director, Chennai Campus, Vellore Institute of Technology; Ms. Asma Khan, Chef and Founder, Darjeeling Express; and Ms. Deepa Sundara Rajan, Acting Area Director, South India, British Council, each bringing a different vantage point - academic, institutional, entrepreneurial, to questions students are actually weighing up. 
 
The best part wasn’t on stage, though. It was the questions from students, the conversations that carried on after the panels, and the moment you see someone decide their plan is actually possible.
 
A heartfelt thank you to VIT Chennai, for opening your doors, and to everyone who turned up with questions. Keep asking them.
 
Chennai, we loved being here. Until next time. 💙
 

 
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Pune showed us what happens when global education conversations meet curious minds, meaningful connections, and a room f...
17/08/2026

Pune showed us what happens when global education conversations meet curious minds, meaningful connections, and a room full of possibilities. 🌍✨
The India Global Education Dialogues 2026 in Pune, hosted at MIT Art, Design & Technology University, brought together voices from education, industry and international academia, alongside students and the NISAU team, for a day of thought-provoking conversations, valuable connections and fresh perspectives on the future of education. 🎓🤝
We were delighted to welcome Dr Mohit Dubey, Pro Vice Chancellor – Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & International Relations (RI&EIR), MIT Art, Design & Technology University; Dr Rekha Sugandhi, Director, Office for International Affairs, MIT Art, Design & Technology University; Ms Hersha Pandya, Head of International, Bournemouth University; Dr Ruhi Khan, Feminism and Technology Expert, London School of Economics & United Nations Women UK; and Ms Supriya Sobti Gupta, Filmmaker and Alumna of the University of Westminster and LSE.
More than an event, it was a step towards strengthening global connections, opening doors to new opportunities and shaping the future of education. 💙
Pune, it was wonderful connecting with you. Punha bhetuya! 👋🏽✨
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15/08/2026

80 years ago, India became free. 🇮🇳
Today, freedom is not just a legacy, it is a responsibility.

A responsibility to dream bigger.
To question. To create. To lead.
And to build an India where every young person has the freedom to shape their own future.

This Independence Day, NISAU celebrates the spirit of a nation that continues to evolve, inspire and rise.

Here’s to the India we inherited and the India we choose to build.

Happy 80th Independence Day! 🇮🇳

15August

🎓 Applications for the Chevening Scholarships 2027–28 are open! 🇬🇧 If you're planning to pursue a fully funded one-year ...
06/08/2026

🎓 Applications for the Chevening Scholarships 2027–28 are open! 🇬🇧

If you're planning to pursue a fully funded one-year master's degree in the UK, now is the time to start your application.

🗓️ Application deadline:
6 October 2026 | 11:00 UTC

Apply via the official Chevening website:
🔗 https://www.chevening.org/apply/

Good luck to everyone applying, we're cheering you on every step of the way!

NISAU stands with the students of India.The students protesting in Delhi and across India are asking for something no fa...
24/07/2026

NISAU stands with the students of India.

The students protesting in Delhi and across India are asking for something no fair society can refuse: examinations that are secure, results that can be trusted, and institutions that answer for their failures. Accountability. Justice.

These are not radical demands.
They are the minimum a student is owed.

NISAU supports the students of India.

We are deeply concerned by the scenes of recent days, in which many students were injured. The right of every citizen to assemble and protest peacefully is fundamental to India’s democracy, and it must be protected.

India’s students are not a problem to be managed.
They are the country’s greatest asset, and their voices must be heard.

Jai Hind 🇮🇳

NISAU is deeply shocked and saddened by the death of Kirandeep Kaur, a 24 year old Sikh woman and Indian student, who wa...
21/07/2026

NISAU is deeply shocked and saddened by the death of Kirandeep Kaur, a 24 year old Sikh woman and Indian student, who was fatally stabbed after a man broke into her home in Hayes, west London, on 12 July 2026, while she slept beside her husband and their three month old baby.

Our thoughts are with her husband, her baby, and her family, including her parents and brother in Punjab, now seeking to bring her home. We also think of the young man injured in the same attack, and wish him a full recovery.

A man has been charged and criminal proceedings are now active.

Kirandeep had been living in the UK since 2024 on a student visa, building a life here after her studies. Her mother’s words, “we send them somewhere safe to study then this happens,” speak directly to the trust Indian families place in the UK when they send their children to study here.

Safety is not an add on to the international student experience. It is the precondition for it.

As the organisation representing Indian students and alumni across the UK, we have a duty to speak when that trust is shaken, and to stand with every Indian student and family affected.

At this difficult time, NISAU stands ready to offer support wherever we can, including:

-Helping the family liaise with the Indian High Commission on repatriation.
-Supporting Kirandeep’s husband and daughter with any immigration or welfare queries they may have during this time.
-Any Indian student or alumnus who is shaken by what has happened, or who needs support of any kind, can reach us at [email protected]. NISAU is here for you.

We urge everyone who is able to support the fundraiser established by Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall Gurdwara to help Kirandeep’s family meet funeral and repatriation costs.

Link:
www.gofundme.com/f/kirandeep-kaur

No family should have to fear for a daughter’s safety in her own home.

We urge a full and rigorous investigation, and we urge action, not just words, to make women safer in their own homes, across the UK.

NISAU stands with Kirandeep’s family and with every Indian student and family who calls the UK home.

You are this close. 🤏To your global education dream and this time, it’s coming to you.We’re landing in 6 cities across I...
20/07/2026

You are this close. 🤏
To your global education dream and this time, it’s coming to you.
We’re landing in 6 cities across India 🇮🇳
Think we’re coming to your city? Stay tuned. The reveal is just around the corner. 👀
Follow so you don’t miss it. 🇮🇳🇬🇧

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NISAU x LSE presents Baat – A Conversation with Palanivel Thiaga Rajan🎙️A rare voice straddling the worlds of global fin...
16/07/2026

NISAU x LSE presents Baat – A Conversation with Palanivel Thiaga Rajan🎙️

A rare voice straddling the worlds of global finance, economics, politics and public policy - bringing decades of experience from international investment banking to public service.

An economist, policymaker and one of India’s most prominent public voices on governance and public finance, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan has consistently challenged conventional thinking on economic development, fiscal responsibility and the role of government in building opportunity.

We are honoured to welcome the Former Minister of Finance and Former Minister of Information, Technology & Digital Services, Tamil Nadu, to the LSE stage for an evening the room won’t forget.

In conversation with Prof. Mukulika Banerjee, Department of Anthropology & Inaugural Director, South Asia Centre, London School of Economics and Sanam Arora, Founder and Chair, NISAU.

A voice that shaped policy. An evening that shouldn’t be missed.

📍 London School of Economics
🗓️ 17 July 2026
🕡 6:00 PM

🎟️ Seats are limited.
🔗 Register now - Link in bio

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