International

International activity is a cornerstone of the UK higher education sector. Our work helps UK universities build secure, sustainable relationships with international institutes, researchers, students and partners.

Universities UK International is the home of our international work.

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20 December 2022 UUKi news

UUK responds to Horizon Europe guarantee extension

Our response to the UK Government announcement that the Horizon Europe funding guarantee has been extended.

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13 December 2022 UUKi news

UUKi responds to announcement of new International Science Partnerships Fund

On Tuesday 13 December 2022, Science and Technology Minister George Freeman announced phase one of a new global research fund, International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF), at an event in Tokyo, Japan. This initial phase of the fund will be opened with £119m worth of funding to allow UK scientists and innovators to collaborate with peers around the world on some of the most pressing issues facing our planet. Jamie Arrowsmith, Director, Universities UK International, said:

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1 December 2022 UUKi publications

1 December 2022 UUKi publications

The UK-Japan relationship: collaboration in higher education, research and innovation

This report assesses the current levels of research collaboration between the UK and Japan and suggests future opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
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:
22 November 2022 News

22 November 2022 News

Universities UK reiterates desire to see association to Horizon Europe ratified

Our response to the government's announcement of immediate investment for the UK research and development and fusion sectors.
17 November 2022 UUKi publications

17 November 2022 UUKi publications

The scale of UK higher education transnational education 2020–21

This report, now in its sixth edition, provides a snapshot analysis of where, at what level, and through what type of provision TNE students studied during the 2020−21 academic year.
16 November 2022 UUKi news

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.
8 November 2022 UUKi insights

8 November 2022 UUKi insights

Case studies: how universities are managing risk in internationalisation

These case studies have been gathered from our members, UK higher education institutions, as part of our ongoing work to strengthen the vigilance of the sector when working with international partners.
3 November 2022 UUKi publications

3 November 2022 UUKi publications

International student recruitment from Europe: the road to recovery

This report is the third in our series examining the UK's international student recruitment performance.
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.
1 November 2022 UUKi news

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.