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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10 Aug 2021 UUKi insights

Join our regional networks

Our networks bring together staff from across the UK higher education sector with a shared interest in a specific world region or thematic area of university internationalisation.

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8 Feb 2022 UUKi news

Research and Innovation community urges European leaders to take action on Horizon Europe

A new campaign asks European leaders to place science collaboration before politics, as the UK’s and Switzerland's participation in the EU's world-leading research and innovation programme Horizon Europe hangs in the balance.

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9 Sep 2021 UUKi news

9 Sep 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.
22 Jun 2021 UUKi blog

22 Jun 2021 UUKi blog

Exploring the Other – My short-term mobility experience

A student from the University of Nottingham talks about the impact of shorter mobility experiences.
10 May 2021 UUKi blog

10 May 2021 UUKi blog

Measuring transnational education: changes to the TNE data landscape

Insights on the new data on UUKi's Scale of TNE interactive webpage.
18 Feb 2021 Brexit

18 Feb 2021 Brexit

Transnational education after Brexit

The freedom of establishment and freedom of movement of services between the EU and the UK have now ended.
18 Feb 2021 Brexit

18 Feb 2021 Brexit

UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: implications for universities

The UK government has reached an agreement with the European Union on a future relationship which entered into force on 1 May 2021. The wide-reaching agreement has several implications for universities, their staff and students.
5 Feb 2021 Brexit

5 Feb 2021 Brexit

Immigration rules after Brexit

The UK and EU have agreed visa-free travel for tourist visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. However, there are additional actions which might be required if travelling to the EU for work or study, even for a short period of time. For instance, a visa, work permit or other documentation might be needed.
5 Feb 2021 UUKi publications

5 Feb 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.
4 Feb 2021 Brexit

4 Feb 2021 Brexit

Horizon Europe after Brexit

The UK will participate in the Horizon Europe programme as an associated country, subject to a final agreement once the relevant EU legal texts have been finalised.
21 Jan 2021 Brexit

21 Jan 2021 Brexit

Changes for EU and EEA students

Information on the changes to fees, immigration, Erasmus+ for EU, EEA and EFTA students studying in the UK.