Vincenzo Raimo

As conversations around England's upcoming international student levy intensify, Vincenzo Raimo looks across the world to an existing model that's been in place for decades.

International student recruitment is under growing pressure – from shifting demand and rising competition to a more uncertain policy environment. But the bigger challenge may be closer to home: how universities understand their costs, price their offer and understand value.

The UK government's proposed levy on international student fees has been controversial for a number reasons. But there's one possible consequence of the policy that seems to have been overlooked, warns Vincenzo Raimo.

Across this autumn’s enrolment cycle, a remarkably consistent story has emerged from the different datasets, snapshots, and conversations circulating across the sector, says Vincenzo Raimo as he reflects on another tumultuous year for international education.

UK universities are racing to expand TNE opportunities as domestic pressures mount – but a visit to Bahrain reveals a different model, says Vincenzo Raimo.

As dependence on international tuition fees grows, so too does the reliance on vast agent networks. Without stronger oversight, the UK risks eroding both financial stability and global trust, says Vincenzo Raimo.

UK universities’ reliance on international fees is undermined by costly, complex recruitment systems, says Vincenzo Raimo. So what's the solution?

It's time to start thinking about international student recruitment beyond how much it adds to universities' coffers, writes Vincenzo Raimo.

Vincenzo Raimo considers the true cost of recruiting international students and the different institutional strategies being played out.