International students' choices of where to study are increasingly driven by the availability of face-to-face teaching, according to new research from IDP Connect and UUKi.

The number of UK education providers offering TNE globally grew in 2018/19, although the total number of students enrolled saw a 26,880 drop.

UUKi wants a prestige talent program and a new entrepreneurship talent program as part of its plans to boost the UK's research reach in a post-Brexit era.

The UK needs to pay greater attention to the impact of Brexit on EU student numbers, speakers have warned during a UK-focused panel at The PIE Live, which also heard from University of Glasgow on live trends for enrolment.

Universities UK has called on the government to support prospective students from the EU after the introduction of a new points-based immigration system.

The majority of education agents around the world are experiencing a loss of income because of Covid-19, according to a survey, while institutions are in a “scramble” to find ways to recruit international students.

International students are facing numerous barriers to reaching the UK in time for the September semester due to problems with VAC processing, availability of flights and difficulties with getting tuberculosis appointments.

UK universities have endorsed a countrywide approach to the quality enhancement of TNE to help to foster good learner communities.