The Welsh government providing £65m in funding to help Welsh colleges and universities reach net zero is “very welcome”, the region's universities association has said.

UCAS data has shown a 19% rise in non-EU international student numbers accepting places at universities in Wales in the 2021 admissions cycle.

Universities across Wales have been urged to prioritise funding to "the most vulnerable" students, as the government announced an extra £40m in support.

Universities Wales is calling for an ‘ambitious’ plan to increase Wales’ university exports by 75% to £950 million by 2030, ahead of the country’s 2021 Senedd elections. 

Universities in Wales have seen a drop in the number of non-EU international students, most notably from India and Bangladesh.

Universities Wales has partnered with British Council Wales, the Welsh government and the Visit Wales tourist board to launch a new brand to promote Welsh universities internationally.