The value of international students goes far beyond fees
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It gives the impression that the UK isn't very welcoming, especially compared to other countries like Australia and America, who are putting out an increasingly positive message about international students.” open image in gallery In addition, the new rules are reinforcing the negative impression made by removing the post-study work visa, Richardson continues. You have no value to the wider economy.’ These changes are not helping to counter that perception.” Yet the presence of international students has immense cultural value to UK institutions, says Andrew Bird, head of international marketing and student recruitment at Bournemouth University. “Not because they see cultural diversity as a negative but because they recognise the importance of meeting and working with people from different backgrounds in their future careers.” Of course, the financial value of international students to universities is undeniable and Richardson acknowledges that it would be “remiss” of him to ignore it. We value the contribution they bring to our university, it’s much more than the tuition fees: we wouldn’t be half the institution we are without our international students.”
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