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Post-study work proposal for international graduates

Report

4 September 2018

Immigration International

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Universities UK proposal for an improved post-study work system for international graduates.

Our proposal ensures that the UK’s post-study work offer:

is comparable to international competitors
supports the government’s £30 billion education export target
enables universities to contribute to the UK’s Industrial Strategy
supports regional economic development through the retention of talented graduates in all regions of the UK
addresses gender inequalities in the current Tier 2 arrangements
contributes to increased productivity by addressing current and future skills gaps

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