International student recruitment

We work with a range of organisations to help international students thrive at UK universities. Our activities include shaping policy to create a positive environment for international students, providing recruitment resources and working with partners to improve the international student experience.

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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.

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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.

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27 May 2022 UUKi blog

27 May 2022 UUKi blog

Evolving ambition: how can we achieve sustainable growth in international student recruitment?

The last two years have been a bumpy ride for international student recruitment. Yet, despite the many challenges, in 2020/21 the UK welcomed 605,130 international students to our campuses and in doing so hit the International Education Strategy’s 600,000 international enrolment target almost a decade ahead of the 2030 deadline.
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.
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.
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.
12 August 2020 UUKi publications

12 August 2020 UUKi publications

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

This publication identifies how the UK can enhance its international student recruitment performance.
12 August 2020 UUKi blog

12 August 2020 UUKi blog

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

More about UUKi's latest publication, International student recruitment: Why aren't we second?

International student recruitment

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