UK sector bodies propose national loan scheme to kickstart int’l recruitment
UK sector bodies have proposed a national loan scheme for students from selected countries among a range of measures to maximise the UK’s competitiveness as it kickstarts the recovery of international student recruitment.
International students bring more than £6.9 billion income to UK universities in tuition fees and contribute more than £26bn to the economy, but the country’s universities are facing potential losses running into billions of pounds if students stay away due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
To help with the sector’s recovery, a document jointly published by UUK International, BUILA and UKCISA has been submitted to government, outlining the main barriers to student recruitment and where “urgent” support is needed …