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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29 January 2024 Media releases

29 January 2024 Media releases

Universities UK responds to the Sunday Times article about international student recruitment

Our response to a recent Sunday Times article about international student recruitment.
17 March 2024 Media releases

17 March 2024 Media releases

Universities UK responds to Sunday Times article on recruitment of international students on pathway courses

Our response to a recent Sunday Times article about the recruitment of international students on pathway courses.
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.
23 May 2023 UUKi news

23 May 2023 UUKi news

Universities UK International response to the statement from the Home Secretary

Our response to the Home Office's announcement of new measures affecting international students.
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.
2 December 2025 International

2 December 2025 International

Understanding the UK’s new levy on universities

This guide answers key questions about the new levy on universities relating to international student recruitment.
7 April 2022 Ukraine

7 April 2022 Ukraine

Ukraine invasion: resources for affected staff and students

UK universities are committed to supporting staff and students currently in the UK and those who arrive here fleeing the conflict
7 April 2022 Ukraine

7 April 2022 Ukraine

Ukraine invasion: resources and updates for university staff

This is a list of resources and statements from across the higher education sector responding to the invasion of Ukraine.
3 November 2022 UUKi news

3 November 2022 UUKi news

UK must not deprioritise European student recruitment amid Brexit challenges, UUKi and Studyportals warn

A major new analysis piece from UUKi and Studyportals urges the UK Government and universities to prioritise European student recruitment and makes recommendations for stabilising and regrowing student numbers in opportunity markets.
22 February 2023 UUKi blog

22 February 2023 UUKi blog

UK international admissions: how the sector is responding to today’s fast-changing environment

Simon Emmett, CEO of IDP Connect, will be delivering a keynote at #IHEF2023 on their latest data on international student recruitment. Join us at next week's event to tune in, and read on for a flavour of their insights.
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.
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.

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