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International activity is a cornerstone in the UK higher education sector. Our work helps UK universities build secure, sustainable relationships with international institutions, researchers, students and partners.
The international dimensions of UK higher education make it diverse, welcoming and collaborative. From international staff and students bringing new perspectives into the community, to cross-border research solving global challenges.
We work closely with policy makers and influencers to protect and build upon the UK higher education sector’s world-leading position.
We also run events, produce insights and publications, share and create opportunities and convene regional and thematic networks to support our members and partners.
Our strategy 2021-23 [pdf] is available to download. It covers five priority areas:
See more of our work on international student recruitment.
See more of our work on international research collaboration.
See more on our work on transnational education.
See more of our work on student mobility and international experience.
This strategic aim runs throughout our work.
We receive funding from member subscriptions via UUK. In addition, we receive grant funding from:
Department for the Economy’s responsibilities include economic policy, energy, higher and further education, and tourism. The role of their higher education division is to formulate policy and administer funding to support education, research and related activities in the Northern Ireland higher education sector.
The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) regulates fee levels at higher education providers, makes sure a framework is in place for assessing the quality of higher education and scrutinises the performance of universities and other service providers. HEFCW also provides funding for teaching, research and innovation, and applies its influence and expertise to help deliver Welsh Government priorities for higher education.
GuildHE is a representative body for UK higher education. Our members include universities, university colleges, further education colleges and specialist institutions from both the traditional and private (not-for-profit and for-profit) sectors. Member institutions include some major providers in professional subject areas including art, design and media, music and the performing arts; agriculture and food; education; business and law, the built environment; health and sports.
Research England is a new council within UK Research and Innovation. They oversee UK Research and Innovation’s England-only functions in relation to university research and knowledge exchange. This includes providing grant funding to English universities for research and knowledge exchange activities, developing and implementing the Research Excellence Framework in partnership with the UK Higher Education funding bodies and managing the £900 million UK Research Partnership Investment Fund.
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is helping to make Scotland the best place in the world to educate, research and innovate. Investing around £1.9 billion of public money each year, SFC’s funding enables Scotland’s colleges and universities to provide life-changing opportunities for over half a million people.
Find out more about our members.
Read about our mission.
Our monthly updates are a great way for you to stay up to date with our work, events, and higher education news.