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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 December 2023 Media releases

5 December 2023 Media releases

Universities UK response to Home Secretary statement

Responding to the statement from the Home Secretary on visas and immigration, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
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.
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.
23 February 2024 Media releases

23 February 2024 Media releases

Universities UK unveils manifesto to boost opportunity and economic growth

In anticipation for the general election, universities want to work more closely with the next government to support a national drive to achieve stronger economic growth and improve opportunities for individuals and for communities across the whole of the UK.
26 November 2025 News

26 November 2025 News

Universities UK's President responds to 2025 Autumn Budget

Professor Malcolm Press CBE, President of Universities UK, has responded to the 2025 Autumn Budget. Commenting on the Budget, Professor Press said:
13 December 2023 Media releases

13 December 2023 Media releases

UUK responds to the Migration Advisory Committee annual report 2023

Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, has responded to the findings of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) annual report, 2023

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