International staff and students

International staff and students bring invaluable social and cultural benefits to universities in the UK. We influence national and international policies in ways that protect the UK’s status as an attractive destination for international staff and students.

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2 July 2025 International

2 July 2025 International

UK government Immigration White Paper explainer for international agents and counsellors 

British Council and Universities UK International explainer for the Immigration White Paper published in May 2025.
12 May 2025 Media releases

12 May 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to Immigration White Paper

Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, has responded to proposals put forward in government's Immigration White Paper.
9 December 2024 UUKi blog

9 December 2024 UUKi blog

Global experiential learning: a pathway to inclusive international education

Lisa Beare, University of Leeds, highlights how global experiential learning drives inclusivity and student success.
30 September 2024 Publications

30 September 2024 Publications

Opportunity, growth and partnership: a blueprint for change

Our blueprint to create a UK university sector that's better in ten years’ time than it is today.
5 August 2024 UUKi publications

5 August 2024 UUKi publications

UK higher education data - international

UUKi's hub for the latest data insights on international students and staff, international student experiences, TNE and R&I.
24 July 2024 Media releases

24 July 2024 Media releases

New paper to set out the role of universities in addressing the government's priorities

A group of experts will outline the role universities can play in powering the new government’s growth strategy and creating opportunity.
23 May 2024 UUKi publications

23 May 2024 UUKi publications

International graduate outcomes 2024

This report sheds light on the experiences and achievements of over 10,000 international students.
21 May 2024 Speech

21 May 2024 Speech

UCAS Keynote speech from Vivienne Stern, Chief Executive of UUK

Chief Executive Vivienne Stern's keynote speech at UCAS' Access All Areas conference, 21 May 2024.
14 May 2024 Media releases

14 May 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to Migration Advisory Committee findings

Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, has responded to the government’s ‘Rapid Review of the Graduate Route' report.
13 May 2024 News

13 May 2024 News

Universities UK and Creative UK warn the Prime Minister about the impact changing the graduate visa could have on the country's creative industries

In anticipation of the MAC review, we've produced a joint open letter with Creative UK, highlighting the impact of international students to the country's creative industries.
8 April 2024 UUKi blog

8 April 2024 UUKi blog

IHEF 2024 forward look: Simon Emmett, IDP Connect

Simon Emmett, CEO of IDP Connect, looks ahead to the flagship International Higher Education Conference - taking place at Senate House on 1-2 May. Simon will be delivering a keynote address on Day 1 of the conference.
21 March 2024 Media releases

21 March 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to official figures on education export revenue

Official figures have been released on UK revenues from education-related exports and show a total figure of £27.9bn in 2021. 77.9% of this was accounted for by Higher Education.

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