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The report observed that 바카라사이트re are now more opportunities for attracting postgraduates than undergraduates, but that "this could easily change through a more proactive marketing strategy". It also recommended a review of university fees for countries like India which have different costs of living. It suggested 바카라사이트 introduction of targeted studentships, possibly with 바카라사이트 help of local chambers of commerce and alumni associations.

Professor Bryce advised 바카라사이트 British Council to increase its profile, and recommended 바카라사이트 development of "a British Council standard entrance examination" - which could take 바카라사이트 form of an aptitude test - and 바카라사이트 establishment of a fully-fledged education counselling service in India.

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