If the UK wants to remain a key global player after Brexit, the intake of foreign students must be protected
7 years, 11 months ago

If the UK wants to remain a key global player after Brexit, the intake of foreign students must be protected

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Concerned by this, General Secretary of the University and College Union Sally Hunt said: “This is dangerous news for our universities who need to be able to let EU students know what they can expect if they apply to study in Britain.” “The government needs to act now and send a strong message guaranteeing the conditions for EU students thinking about coming to a UK university, and status of the hardworking staff already here,” she said. New research by Oxford Economics found that international students coming to the UK generate more than £25m for the economy, as well as providing a boost to regional jobs and local businesses. While the speculative outcome of post-Brexit trade deals continues in its debate – with Chancellor Phillip Hammond saying in December that a smooth transitional deal would likely take up to four years rather than two – the country is at risk of failing to address and protect its most valuable financial lifelines. The impressionability of youth is something never to be underestimated – it’s a butterfly effect that the next government post-election should prioritise if they wish to remain a key global player in years to come.

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Indian PhD student shares struggle of studying in UK: ‘1 year of MSc equal to…’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian PhD student shares struggle of studying in UK: ‘1 year of MSc equal to…’

Hindustan Times  

An Indian student pursuing his final year of his PhD in Computer Science in the United Kingdom has warned the international students, urging them to reconsider their plans to move there. The student listed problems like food quality, sky-high housing costs, unpredictable work hours, poor weather conditions and even “racism” in the UK In a Reddit post titled ‘UK Is …

Too many master’s courses are expensive and flaky
2 months, 1 week ago

Too many master’s courses are expensive and flaky

Live Mint  

For young people with big ambitions, bagging a measly bachelor’s degree no longer seems enough. Students in America have been rushing into postgraduate courses, even as demand for higher education among the general public has declined. One analysis suggests that more than 40% of America’s master’s courses provide graduates with no financial return or leave them worse off, after considering …

UK visa: Higher fund requirement starting Jan 2025 to make it more expensive to study in Britain
3 months, 1 week ago

UK visa: Higher fund requirement starting Jan 2025 to make it more expensive to study in Britain

Live Mint  

If you are planning to go to the United Kingdom on a student visa next year, then gear up for spending more money. This is the minimum money which the visa applicant must show in their bank account for 28 days apart from the money towards tuition. At the same time, the students who are planning to study outside London …

20% dip in Indian students amid visa, safety concerns in UK
4 months, 2 weeks ago

20% dip in Indian students amid visa, safety concerns in UK

Hindustan Times  

Indian students are being put off applying to UK universities, adding to their financial woes at a time when education institutions are already coping with constrained budgets, a new report into the stability of the higher education sector in England has revealed. Indian student groups in the UK said the fall was to be expected amid limited job prospects and …

Indian students being put off applying to UK universities, report finds
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian students being put off applying to UK universities, report finds

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian students are being put off applying to UK universities, adding to their financial woes at a time when education institutions are already coping with constrained budgets, a new report into the stability of the higher education sector in England has revealed. Based on UK Home Office data on confirmation of acceptance for studies by UK providers from 2022-23 to …

20% drop in Indians applying to study in UK, universities face funding issues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

20% drop in Indians applying to study in UK, universities face funding issues

India Today  

UK universities are facing a financial pinch as a significant drop in international student numbers begins to strain their budgets. This has raised concerns as Indian students, who recently surpassed Chinese applicants, were a major source of revenue for UK universities. Sanam Arora, Chair of the National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK, said, “Many reasons contribute to the decline …

UK universities face funding 'crunch' as foreign students go elsewhere
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UK universities face funding 'crunch' as foreign students go elsewhere

Hindustan Times  

UK universities are among the most prestigious in the world, but visa restrictions mean they are now attracting fewer international students -- taking a heavy toll on their finances. Almost 760,000 foreign students were enrolled in British universities in 2022, making Britain the second most popular destination after the US, in a highly competitive market. According to a parliamentary report, …

What makes Japan, Germany, and Ireland top choices for studying abroad in 2024?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What makes Japan, Germany, and Ireland top choices for studying abroad in 2024?

India Today  

The global landscape for international education is experiencing a significant evolution, particularly as the United States and the United Kingdom maintain their status as leading destinations for students pursuing high-quality education. However, as Canada, the UK, and Australia tighten their visa regulations, Japan, Germany, and Ireland are emerging as viable alternatives for international students seeking quality education. GERMANY'S JOB SEEKER …

SARAH VINE: My radical plan to save universities - and make degrees great again!
4 months, 4 weeks ago

SARAH VINE: My radical plan to save universities - and make degrees great again!

Daily Mail  

On the surface of it, Labour's decision to break another promise and put up university tuition fees feels like a smack in the chops for educational aspiration: just like the mean-spirited, ideological and poorly thought-out decision to charge VAT on private school fees. In Opposition, this government – and in particular Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner – made grandiose pledges …

England University Tuition Fees to Rise Next Year to £9,535
4 months, 4 weeks ago

England University Tuition Fees to Rise Next Year to £9,535

Live Mint  

-- University tuition fees in England will rise in line with inflation next year, the first increase since 2017, as Keir Starmer’s administration tries to address significant funding pressures in the higher education sector. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the maximum cap for tuition fees would rise to £9,535 per year from April, compared to the current level of £9,250. …

University tuition fees are 'set to rise for first time since 2017': Labour is poised to increase fees TODAY with student charges on course to soar above £10,000
4 months, 4 weeks ago

University tuition fees are 'set to rise for first time since 2017': Labour is poised to increase fees TODAY with student charges on course to soar above £10,000

Daily Mail  

Labour is poised to announce the first rise in university tuition fees in eight years, according to reports. Tuition fees have remained frozen at £9,250 in England since 2017, but university leaders have recently been calling on the Government to help institutions struggling financially. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is due to make a statement to the House of Commons later …

Are Indian Students Benefiting from Higher Education in the UK?
5 months, 1 week ago

Are Indian Students Benefiting from Higher Education in the UK?

The Hindu  

The article explores the financial strain faced by UK universities due to the high number of Indian students pursuing higher education. While the share of foreign students grew by 10% between 2016-17 and 2022-23, their contribution to total fees surged by over 16%. This highlights the increasing reliance of U.K. universities on foreign students and the growing financial burden placed …

Here’s the bit of Brexit that’s really going to hurt...
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Here’s the bit of Brexit that’s really going to hurt...

The Independent  

As if they haven’t caused enough damage to the UK already, Brexiteers have found a new and exciting way to hold us all back – especially the young people among us. And this time it’s quite literal – from 10 November, Brits who fly to EU countries will be held back in queues to be fingerprinted and photographed, and may …

Will Labour raise tuition fees to save struggling universities?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Labour raise tuition fees to save struggling universities?

The Independent  

Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, is one of the new cabinet’s more assured performers – a figure who epitomises the pragmatic and serious intent of this Labour government. Tuition fees for “home” students have been frozen since 2017 with a cap of £9,250pa. Universities UK, representing 141 higher education institutions, wants higher tuition fees for home students so that the …

UK raises international student maintenance requirements, details inside
6 months, 2 weeks ago

UK raises international student maintenance requirements, details inside

Hindustan Times  

International students who look forward to studying in the UK have some news regarding the student maintenance requirements needed to study in the country. According to the UK Home Office, international students coming to the country must provide evidence that they have sufficient financial savings to support themselves “for each month of their course,” according to an ET report. As …

International students in UK fall short in English, still get degrees: Report
6 months, 4 weeks ago

International students in UK fall short in English, still get degrees: Report

India Today  

All might not be well with the UK's higher education system. Two anonymous professors from the Russell Group institution claimed that a significant chunk of international students in the UK do not meet the basic requirements, especially English language skills, necessary to obtain a degree – and yet degrees are being awarded. The anonymous professors of the Cambridge-based group also …

Indian students are turning away from UK universities for higher studies. Here's why
7 months, 1 week ago

Indian students are turning away from UK universities for higher studies. Here's why

India TV News  

Indian students are turning away from UK universities for higher studies. Here's why The UK Home Office data shows a 23 per cent fall in Indian students coming to the UK for higher studies, despite being the largest community to enter the country. London: The number of Indian students opting for UK universities to pursue higher studies continues to drop …

U.K. will always welcome international students, says British Deputy High Commissioner to A.P. and TG Gareth Wynn Owen
7 months, 1 week ago

U.K. will always welcome international students, says British Deputy High Commissioner to A.P. and TG Gareth Wynn Owen

The Hindu  

There’s an enormous jump in the number of Indian students heading to the Universities in the United Kingdom to pursue their higher studies, says U.K. Deputy High Commissioner to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Gareth Wynn Owen. In an interaction with The Hindu, Mr. Owen said: “We are pleased to see a record number of Indian students choosing U.K. as the …

Rising trends: Why Indian students prefer UK for higher studies
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rising trends: Why Indian students prefer UK for higher studies

India Today  

The United Kingdom has become an irresistible draw for Indian students pursuing higher education. Often referred to as the world's greatest city, London offers Indian students a life-changing experience that blends academic studies with cultural vibrancy and cosmopolitan allure. Indian students aspiring to careers in business, finance, or entrepreneurship find the UK to be the perfect launchpad to gain firsthand …

The business world can’t afford for our universities to fail
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The business world can’t afford for our universities to fail

The Independent  

What’s the collective noun for English universities? In January, home secretary James Cleverly ended the “unreasonable practice” of foreign students bringing family members to the UK, as part of new visa curbs intended to cut migration numbers by tens of thousands. However, here’s the key point: if the university sector is a bigger joke than the Goofy Christmas Movie, why …

'Govts think controlling foreign students is easy way of reducing immigration, that's a problem'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Govts think controlling foreign students is easy way of reducing immigration, that's a problem'

Firstpost  

As education goes global, international universities look to come to India and Indian universities look at expanding abroad Firstpost spoke to Professor Richard Wells, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UK-based Coventry University to understand why that is happening As India continues with the endeavour to expand its global education networks, universities around the world are considering it a viable market to …

Surge in Indian students bringing dependants to the UK ahead of January ban
1 year, 4 months ago

Surge in Indian students bringing dependants to the UK ahead of January ban

The Telegraph  

Indian students are rushing to get visas to bring their dependants to the UK in time to beat a Government ban in January. Education agents are charging Indian students inflated prices secure places at UK universities before the Home Office deadline for banning dependants from coming to the UK from Jan 1. To beat the ban, one couple entered into …

British pitted against foreign students for university places, vice-chancellor warns
1 year, 4 months ago

British pitted against foreign students for university places, vice-chancellor warns

The Telegraph  

The university system is pitting British and foreign students against each other, a Russell Group vice-chancellor has warned. In a new paper, Prof Shitij Kapur, vice-chancellor of King’s College London, said universities were relying financially on international students paying higher fees than domestic students. “If universities cannot recruit more international students, they will be forced to replace loss-making UK admissions …

Thousands of middle class British students ‘will lose out to foreign applicants’
1 year, 8 months ago

Thousands of middle class British students ‘will lose out to foreign applicants’

The Telegraph  

Thousands of middle class British students face missing out to foreign applicants on places at the country’s top universities this summer, with Whitehall figures fearing it could spark a “revolt”. A former director at the admissions service Ucas said universities were sharply increasing the proportion of international students – who pay much higher fees – in a “desperate scramble” to …

British business needs foreign students – if only ministers would listen
1 year, 10 months ago

British business needs foreign students – if only ministers would listen

The Independent  

At the House of Commons on Thursday evening, there was little sign of any government ministers. E2E, the business networking and mentoring organisation, was holding a dinner to launch the “E2E International 100”, tracking Britain’s 100 most successful small to medium enterprises. A passing minister could not have failed to notice, too, the broad ethnic diversity, on the day when …

Education Secretary signals plan to push for more international students
2 years, 1 month ago

Education Secretary signals plan to push for more international students

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Education Secretary may challenge the Home Office’s plan to …

Universities get extra £15m to help students with cost-of-living pressures
2 years, 2 months ago

Universities get extra £15m to help students with cost-of-living pressures

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Robert Halfon, minister for skills, apprenticeships and higher education, said: “The Government recognises the …

UK inflation: Study abroad journey for Indians gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living
2 years, 2 months ago

UK inflation: Study abroad journey for Indians gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Indians may have been issued the largest number of UK students visa this year but finding accommodation and surviving in cities where their colleges or universities are based has become a challenge for international students with the increase in inflation. Ria Jain, who completed her bachelor’s 7 years ago from the UK and has once again chosen the …

UK inflation: Study abroad journey for Indians gets tougher
2 years, 2 months ago

UK inflation: Study abroad journey for Indians gets tougher

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indians may have been issued the largest number of UK students visa this year but finding accommodation and surviving in cities where their colleges or universities are based has become a challenge for international students with the increase in inflation. Ria Jain, who completed her bachelor's 7 years ago from the UK and has once again chosen the …

U.K. inflation: Studying abroad for Indian students gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living
2 years, 2 months ago

U.K. inflation: Studying abroad for Indian students gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living

The Hindu  

Indians may have been issued the largest number of U.K. students visa this year but finding accommodation and surviving in cities where their colleges or universities are based has become a challenge for international students with the increase in inflation. Ria Jain, who completed her bachelor's 7 years ago from the U.K. and has once again chosen the very same …

Universities will go bust if foreign students barred, government adviser warns
2 years, 4 months ago

Universities will go bust if foreign students barred, government adviser warns

The Independent  

Universities will go bankrupt if the government shuts out foreign students in a frantic bid to cut immigration, an adviser has warned – with poorer areas most at risk. The chair of the Migration Advisory Committee raised the alarm after No 10 – under pressure from Tory MPs to act on rising numbers – said it is exploring excluding overseas …

JENNI MURRAY: 'Why I feel so sorry for Britain's brightest children'
2 years, 7 months ago

JENNI MURRAY: 'Why I feel so sorry for Britain's brightest children'

Daily Mail  

Today thousands of young people are waking up wondering what their A-level results will be, and whether or not they will make it to the university and the course which will determine the rest of their lives. Today thousands of young people are waking up wondering what their A-level results will be, and whether or not they will make it …

A-level results day: How universities are trying to attract students through Clearing
2 years, 7 months ago

A-level results day: How universities are trying to attract students through Clearing

Daily Mail  

Universities are highlighting perks from £3,000 payments to on-site Wetherspoon pubs in an attempt to attract students through Clearing this year, as school-leavers were warned to prepare for disappointing A-level grades. The University of Hull has highlighted its on-campus Wetherspoon pub, which opened in January, in its guide to Clearing Students react as they share their A-level results with their …

Four out of 10 UK students are being rejected by elite universities
2 years, 7 months ago

Four out of 10 UK students are being rejected by elite universities

Daily Mail  

Overseas students are surpassing British teenagers in gaining entry to some of the country's elite universities, leaving many clambering for places when A-level results are announced this week, it has emerged. Overseas students are surpassing British teenagers in gaining entry to some of the country's elite universities, leaving many clambering for places when A-level results are announced this week 'Selective …

Record 1.2m English graduates and 6 in 10 recent leavers not earning enough to repay student loans
2 years, 8 months ago

Record 1.2m English graduates and 6 in 10 recent leavers not earning enough to repay student loans

Daily Mail  

A record high of 1.2 million graduates of English universities are not earning enough to start paying back their student loans, currently at the threshold of £27,295 a year. This is a 20 per cent rise since April last year when one million graduates in the UK tax system were not earning enough to start repayment on their loans. Source: …

Chinese students now biggest foreign market for UK universities – but there’s a reason why some experts are worried
2 years, 8 months ago

Chinese students now biggest foreign market for UK universities – but there’s a reason why some experts are worried

The Telegraph  

University applications from China have outstripped those from the European Union by a record margin this year, data published on Thursday shows. Chinese students are now by far the biggest overseas market for UK universities, with the number of applicants up almost 60 per cent in three years to a record 31,400, according to the university admissions service Ucas. However, …

Universities’ reliance on overseas income leaves them at financial risk – report
2 years, 9 months ago

Universities’ reliance on overseas income leaves them at financial risk – report

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It adds that some universities are “heavily reliant” on income from overseas students to …

MPs call for an end to higher fees for Hong Kong students
2 years, 10 months ago

MPs call for an end to higher fees for Hong Kong students

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A group of MPs has called for an end to …

Immigration to UK this year 'could be highest in recent history' due to surge in non-EU migration
2 years, 11 months ago

Immigration to UK this year 'could be highest in recent history' due to surge in non-EU migration

Daily Mail  

The arrival of Ukrainian refugees and those fleeing Hong Kong - together with a post-Brexit surge in non-EU migration - has led to predictions this year could see the highest level of immigration to Britain 'in recent history'. Recent Home Office figures have also shown that the number of non-EU migrants coming to Britain to work and study has rocketed …

British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%
2 years, 11 months ago

British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%

Dutch News  

The number of British students studying at a Dutch university has plunged 24% in the past year, as Brexit leads to fee hikes and other issues, according to figures published by international education agency Nuffic. In total, just 2,372, British students were enrolled at a Dutch higher education institution in the current academic year, a drop of 760 on a …

British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%
2 years, 11 months ago

British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%

Dutch News  

The number of British students studying at a Dutch university has plunged 24% in the past year, as Brexit leads to fee hikes and other issues, according to figures published by international education agency Nuffic. In total, just 2,372, British students were enrolled at a Dutch higher education institution in the current academic year, a drop of 760 on a …

Australian universities’ allure dims for Chinese, Indian students
3 years, 4 months ago

Australian universities’ allure dims for Chinese, Indian students

Al Jazeera  

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Raj Kiran Grewal, who lives in Mohali in India’s Punjab state, saw Australia as the ideal place to do her MBA. “I am really frustrated with the way the college and immigration treated the stranded overseas people including international students, and family members of the people living in Australia as well,” she added, explaining how …

New UK post-study graduate route to open for Indian students in July
4 years ago

New UK post-study graduate route to open for Indian students in July

Hindustan Times  

The UK said on Thursday that applications will open on July 1 for the so-called “graduate route” that will allow international students who complete an undergraduate degree or above in Britain to work for at least two years. The graduate route will be un Indian students are one of the largest international groups studying in Britain and make a “huge …

The UK’s lost its allure for European students – thanks to Boris Johnson’s handling of Covid and Brexit
4 years, 3 months ago

The UK’s lost its allure for European students – thanks to Boris Johnson’s handling of Covid and Brexit

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With an increasing …

4 reasons why the UK is emerging as the preferred study destination for international students
4 years, 4 months ago

4 reasons why the UK is emerging as the preferred study destination for international students

India Today  

If you are a student and have decided to put off your higher/ foreign education plans due to the COVID-19, you are not alone. UK universities have implemented Covid-19 support services that international students can access, such as airport pick up services, support through any self-isolation period, and food packages. The students are also being provided online support groups across …

International student numbers set to plummet, due to coronavirus
4 years, 6 months ago

International student numbers set to plummet, due to coronavirus

Dutch News  

The number of international students coming to study in the Netherlands from outside the EU this year maybe down as much as 50%, according to figures from the IND immigration service. Non-EU students have to apply for a residency permit from the IND, and so few have applied this year that immigration service workers are being reassigned to other duties, …

Nearly three quarters of British universities fall in global rankings
4 years, 9 months ago

Nearly three quarters of British universities fall in global rankings

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Just under …

Number of Indian students opting to study in UK increased by 100% in last three years
5 years, 6 months ago

Number of Indian students opting to study in UK increased by 100% in last three years

India Today  

In a move that will provide a thrust to higher education initiatives in India, a bilateral programme with the UK aims to double the number of British students in the country by March 2021. The higher education-focused bilateral programme, UK-India Education and Research Initiative, which has 235 British students in India at present, aims to raise the number to 400 …

Number of international students winning places at universities in Scotland reaches record high
5 years, 7 months ago

Number of international students winning places at universities in Scotland reaches record high

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number …

Over 6,000 Indian students apply for admission in UK universities, 5% hike over previous year
5 years, 8 months ago

Over 6,000 Indian students apply for admission in UK universities, 5% hike over previous year

India Today  

The number of students from India applying to UK universities for higher education continues an upward trend, according to official statistics released in London on Thursday. 6,210 Indian students apply for courses at British universities: The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, the UK's centralised university application system, said that 6,210 students from India had applied to take up courses at …

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