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.
14 March 2023 UUKi blog

14 March 2023 UUKi blog

The importance of human connections as new technologies evolve

IHEF returned to our screens on 28 Feb and 1 March – filled with sharp insights into the future of international higher education. Our IHEF 2023 partner AECC Global shared powerful keynote on their exclusive insights and data. Here, they delve into the importance of human connections in our increasingly digital world.
29 February 2024 UUKi insights

29 February 2024 UUKi insights

The economic impact of the expansion of post study work rights and the Graduate route

Analysis of the economic impact of the International Education Strategy’s expansion of post study work rights and the Graduate route
17 May 2023 UUKi publications

17 May 2023 UUKi publications

The costs and benefits of international higher education students to the UK economy

This study, an update of this 2021 study, published jointly by Universities UK International (UUKi), the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and Kaplan International Pathways in collaboration with London Economics, reveals the growing importance of international students to local economies throughout the UK.
1 September 2025 International

1 September 2025 International

The case for stronger international graduate outcomes data

Suraj Modhvadiya (Policy Adviser, UUKi) discusses the importance of the Graduate Outcomes survey, and why greater international graduate participation is essential for shaping future policy.
28 September 2023 UUKi blog

28 September 2023 UUKi blog

Sustaining excellence: choosing quality in international student recruitment practices

Aatreyee Guha Thakurta is Head Higher Education - Mobility India (British Council). Here, Aatreyee reflects on the importance of maintaining and expanding quality in international student recruitment practices, in the face of growing interconnectedness and international student numbers.
25 March 2021 UUKi publications

25 March 2021 UUKi publications

Supporting international student financial hardship - guidance for universities

This guidance consists of points to consider when dealing with international student hardship and examples of best practice already being undertaken within higher education institutions.
18 July 2022 UUKi blog

18 July 2022 UUKi blog

Student mobility data 2020-21: foundations of recovery

This blog looks at the latest trends in student mobility data from HESA for 2020-21.
9 April 2021 UUKi blog

9 April 2021 UUKi blog

Post-pandemic international student recruitment trends: a closer look at student demand data

Some early highlights from IDP Connect’s new whitepaper.
5 February 2021 UUKi publications

5 February 2021 UUKi publications

Post-Brexit immigration rules in Europe

This information has been commissioned with the goal to help universities’ international offices in their work of sending students abroad, as well as researchers who have to visit these countries for their research.
25 November 2022 Media releases

25 November 2022 Media releases

Our statement on speculation that the UK Government may look to reduce international student numbers

Commenting on speculation that the UK Government may look to cut international student numbers, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
18 February 2026 Publications

18 February 2026 Publications

Our response to the international student levy technical consultation

We have responded to the Department for Education’s consultation on the technical detail of the International Student Levy.

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