UCAS is calling for the next iteration of the UK’s International Education Strategy to endorse a nation-specific approach to promoting UK HE

In its latest progress report, the UK government highlights areas of concern as some sub-sectors are disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

UCAS has forecasted that the number of international undergraduate applicants to UK institutions will increase by 46% to 208,500 by 2026.

UCAS International has partnered with the Beijing Overseas Study Service Association to help Chinese students access UK universities.

Testing provider Pearson and UCAS have partnered up to combine their services in 'Myriad English', available on the UCAS Myriad app.

The January deadline for applications made via UCAS in the UK has suggested that record numbers of undergraduates from two key international markets are expected to join courses in September 2022.

International applicants to UK universities hit 142,925 in total during 2021, UCAS end of cycle release data has indicated, marking a 5% drop on 2020 figures. Non-EU student applications are making up for a big drop in EU applications, however.

UK-bound international students need more support and guidance, according to a report from the country's application operator UCAS.