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25 October 2021 UUKi news

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.

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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.

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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.
9 September 2021 International student recruitment

9 September 2021 International student recruitment

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 insights

6 September 2021 UUKi insights

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 UUKi blog

19 July 2021 UUKi blog

The Thouron Award: an opportunity to learn again

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

16 June 2021 International

Internationalisation at home - developing global citizens without travel

This report looks at international activities delivered at home, showcasing impactful programmes, benefits and good practice.
29 October 2020 International

29 October 2020 International

The scale of UK higher education transnational education 2018-19

The fourth edition of our annual 'Scale of UK higher education transnational education' report uses data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency to analyse the complex story of UK TNE delivery, including regional breakdowns.
22 October 2020 UUKi blog

22 October 2020 UUKi blog

The Thouron Award: so much more than an award

Thouron alumnus, John, shares what it's like to be part of a community of Thouron scholars.
16 September 2020 UUKi blog

16 September 2020 UUKi blog

How my experience with the Thouron Award led to a role at a law firm in New York

Amelia shares her experience of the Thouron Award, and how it helped her to get a job in New York
12 August 2020 UUKi insights

12 August 2020 UUKi insights

International student recruitment: Why aren't we second? Part 1

This publication identifies how the UK can enhance its international student recruitment performance.

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