Transnational education

UK universities are leaders in transnational education (TNE). We support their efforts to deliver UK degrees around the world. Our activities include strategy development to support members to accomplish their ambitions. Sign up to the TNE e-group.

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7 August 2023 UUKi blog

Why do equitable partnerships in transnational education matter?

UK higher education (HE) transnational education (TNE) provision is an important pillar of international HE activity for UK universities. The number of students studying for a UK HE degree via TNE has grown by 37% in the last five years, with the vast majority of those students based in the Global South.

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21 June 2023 UUKi publications

International facts and figures 2023

UUKi's annual snapshot of the international dimensions of UK higher education.

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31 March 2023 UUKi blog

31 March 2023 UUKi blog

What’s happening in higher education regulation and what does this mean for transnational education (TNE)?

From 1 April 2023, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) will no longer perform the role as designated quality body (DQB) in England. Since the announcement last summer, debates over quality assurance have caused questions outside of the UK about the meaning of these changes.
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 form part of our work to strengthen the sector's vigilance when working with international partners.
23 August 2022 UUKi blog

23 August 2022 UUKi blog

The power of transnational education: reflecting on 20 years of partnership

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT), Uzbekistan. This is a milestone in the history of the university, and a significant step forward for the higher education sector of Uzbekistan.
9 June 2022 UUKi publications

9 June 2022 UUKi publications

Global demand for UK postgraduate research degrees

This brief research piece explores the current state of international students’ demand for UK postgraduate research (PGR) degrees in the UK and via UK transnational education overseas to understand trends, opportunities and challenges.
3 May 2022 UUKi blog

3 May 2022 UUKi blog

UK transnational education grows across all regions during the pandemic – where do we go from here?

Over the last two years, there has been plenty of speculation around how the pandemic would affect the delivery of UK degrees overseas.
20 April 2022 UUKi insights

20 April 2022 UUKi insights

Riding the wave: providing high quality digital education across borders

Summary of conversations held at a roundtable at Ahead by Bett show in ExCel London, 25 March 2022.
19 April 2022 UUKi blog

19 April 2022 UUKi blog

Now is the time to get serious about the climate crisis. How can universities be a part of the solution?

Celia Partridge explores links between universities' international and sustainability strategies.

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