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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9 June 2022 UUKi publications

9 June 2022 UUKi publications

Global demand for UK postgraduate research degrees

This brief research piece explores the current state of international students’ demand for UK postgraduate research (PGR) degrees in the UK and via UK transnational education overseas to understand trends, opportunities and challenges.
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.
10 May 2018 International

10 May 2018 International

Gone International: expanding opportunities

This report compares the academic and employment outcomes of mobile and non-mobile undergraduate students of the 2015–16 graduating cohort. For the first time it looks at the impact of short-term mobility and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
29 February 2024 Media releases

29 February 2024 Media releases

Graduate visa critically important for UK jobs, growth and global ambitions

Since the launch of the government’s International Education Strategy in 2019, growth in international student recruitment to the UK has delivered a boost of more than £60 billion to the UK’s economy, new analysis shows.
14 March 2018 International

14 March 2018 International

Higher education and displaced people: a guide for UK universities

This report sets out the steps universities are taking to support the needs of displaced learners. It also suggests ways in which they can further enhance their impact working with and for displaced communities.
7 April 2022 Ukraine

7 April 2022 Ukraine

How we’re responding to the invasion of Ukraine

We continue to monitor the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. We are supporting our members in their response, lobbying government on immigration questions and helping to coordinate support for Ukrainian universities from across the sector.
20 March 2024 UUKi blog

20 March 2024 UUKi blog

IHEF 2024 forward look: Dr Diana Beech, London Higher

Dr Diana Beech, CEO of London Higher, looks ahead to International Higher Education Forum 2024 on 1-2 May. Diana discusses the panel she will be joining on ‘regional approaches to international strategy’, London’s role as both a regional and global player, and the other sessions on offer at this year’s Forum.
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 June 2023 Publications

21 June 2023 Publications

Impact of universities: in numbers

Our universities are a national asset. They give opportunities, grow the economy, solve global challenges, and equip graduates with skills for the future. We’ve set out the most compelling evidence behind the impact of universities.
9 September 2021 UUKi news

9 September 2021 UUKi news

In-depth analysis reveals the huge contribution of international students to the UK’s economic prosperity

In-depth analysis reveals the huge contribution of international students to the UK’s economic prosperity.Every part of the UK is financially better off – on average by £390 per person – because of international students.International students in Sheffield, Nottingham, London, Cardiff, Glasgow, and Newcastle are among those to deliver the greatest financial contributions.
30 July 2019 International

30 July 2019 International

International Facts and Figures 2019

International Facts and Figures 2019 presents a snapshot of the international dimensions of UK higher education.
8 October 2020 UUKi publications

8 October 2020 UUKi publications

International Facts and Figures 2020

International Facts and Figures is our annual snapshot of the international dimensions of UK higher education.

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