UK gov’t “flip-flopping” on student issues
An economics professor has called on the UK government to “make a decision and stick to it” on international student policy.
An economics professor has called on the UK government to “make a decision and stick to it” on international student policy.
A landmark report by various stakeholders in the UK has revealed that international students boosted the country's economy by £41.9bn in the academic year 2021/22.
A significantly higher proportion of EU-born international students are employed in the UK compared to non-EU-born students, data has suggested.
The UK has outlined plans to cement its place as a STEM superpower, but more needs to be done to strengthen links to benefit local communities, create jobs and amplify the global reach of UK research.
There is a “weakening consensus” on the benefits of international students among British politicians, Jo Johnson warned at an IHEC launch event.
Raising awareness among UK employers of the graduate route remains key if the initiative will succeed, but other challenges exist.
Over a quarter of employers are not actually aware of the UK’s Graduate Route Visa allowing international students to work sponsor free for up to two years, according to a new policy note from HEPI.
As the number of dependants of international students in the UK has increased five-fold in one year, there are reports that the home secretary will be analysing this trend as part of an immigration review.