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16 November 2022 UUKi news

Another record-breaking year for UK transnational education as number of UK TNE providers continues to grow

A new report from Universities UK International and the British Council finds that 162 UK higher education providers have reported students studying through transnational education (TNE) in the 2020-21 academic year, which is the highest figure to date.

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1 November 2022 UUKi news

UUKi and Mitacs sign renewed agreement to continue providing opportunities for UK-Canada research collaboration

Universities UK International (UUKi) and Mitacs are delighted to announce that they will be renewing their partnership.

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21 October 2022 International

21 October 2022 International

My semester abroad inspired me to return to the same university for my masters

Thouron scholar Caitlin writes about her experience returning to the University of Pennsylvania.
27 July 2022 Student mobility and international experience

27 July 2022 Student mobility and international experience

Applying for the Thouron Award, and what it means to me

Will Chan, a current Thouron Scholar, writes about his experience with the Thouron application process.
25 October 2021 Transnational education

25 October 2021 Transnational education

Record number of UK higher education providers report students studying through transnational education

A new report from Universities UK International finds that 156 UK higher education providers have reported students studying through transnational education (TNE) in the 2019-20 academic year, which is the highest figure to date.
25 October 2021 UUKi publications

25 October 2021 UUKi publications

The scale of UK higher education transnational education 2019-20

This fifth edition of The scale of UK higher education transnational education provides a snapshot analysis of where, at what level, and through what type of provision TNE students studied during the 2019−20 academic year. It also includes a longitudinal overview of trends in TNE from 2015–16.
9 September 2021 International

9 September 2021 International

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.
9 September 2021 UUKi publications

9 September 2021 UUKi publications

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

This study, published by Universities UK International (UUKi) and the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), with research from London Economics, is about the costs and benefits of international students to the UK economy.
6 September 2021 UUKi publications

6 September 2021 UUKi publications

International student recruitment: Why aren't we second? Part 2

This report examines the UK's student recruitment performance and how it can become a more attractive study destination.
19 July 2021 International research collaboration

19 July 2021 International research collaboration

The Thouron Award: an opportunity to learn again

A Thouron scholar shares thoughts on taking part in the US scholarship programme.
16 June 2021 UUKi publications

16 June 2021 UUKi publications

Internationalisation at home - developing global citizens without travel

This report looks at international activities delivered at home, showcasing impactful programmes, benefits and good practice.

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