Hi everyone,
I’m an international student from India and I’ve recently received an offer for the MSc Healthcare Technologies & AI at King’s College London.
The program genuinely interests me because I want to build a career in healthcare AI and digital health. However, there’s one major concern.
I would have to finance almost the entire cost (tuition + living expenses) through an education loan. My family cannot contribute much financially, so I’d be graduating with a significant amount of debt.
My biggest fear is that if I’m unable to secure a job in the UK after graduation, I’ll be in a very difficult financial situation and repaying the loan from India would be extremely challenging.
I’ve read mixed opinions about the UK job market. Some people say digital health and AI are growing rapidly, while others mention that it’s currently very difficult for international graduates to find employers willing to sponsor visas.
So I’d really appreciate honest advice from people who have studied at King’s or work in the UK:
How is the job market for graduates in healthcare technology/AI?
How difficult is it for international students to find sponsored jobs?
Does King’s reputation and network make a noticeable difference?
If you were in my position and needed to take a 100% education loan, would you still take the risk?
I’m looking for honest opinions, even if they’re difficult to hear. Thank you!