According to Aaron Porter, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS) students should not be included in migration figures.
The "anti-immigration rhetoric" may drive away potential students.
Porter said: "The idea that students – who are a transient population which leave the country after three years – are included in migration figures is wholly illogical. The contribution of international students to the UK economy runs into the billions, and helps to subsidise home students.
Read the whole report: Anti-immigration rhetoric could deter overseas students, says NUS
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14 Apr 2011
Other countries to benefit from the UK's closed door policy
Following the tightening of visa rules by the British government, the UK is sending out the message that international Non-EU students are not welcome here. This represents an opportunity for New Zealand, Australia and even countries like Malaysia and Singapore, who are trying to build up their own education sector by attracting international students.
Australia is one country which recently overturned their own visa policy after finding that their economy was seriously affected. Stephen Connelly, the country's International Education Association Australia president saw the new visa changes in the UK as "a potential opportunity for Australia" because "students will look elsewhere."
Australia is one country which recently overturned their own visa policy after finding that their economy was seriously affected. Stephen Connelly, the country's International Education Association Australia president saw the new visa changes in the UK as "a potential opportunity for Australia" because "students will look elsewhere."
20 Mar 2011
Some facts about international students in UK
The international student market is valued at up to £40 Billion a year. It is one of the biggest industries in the UK employing thousands of people. It is the second largest contributor to the UK's net balance of payments.
The Home Affairs Select Committee rejected the plans to close down the "post-study-work" route for international students highlighting that all competitors offer those opportunities.
The Home Office wants to reduce net annual migration from outside Europe to below 100,000 from the 2009 level of 184,000. The student route accounts for 139,000 of the 184,000 total annual migrants to the UK. However, there is no evidence that these students are in fact migrants.
Majority of the students go back to their home countries after completing their studies. Only a few stay on for a couple of years to gain work experience.
Furthermore, contrary to popular belief, students do not have access to public funds, meaning that they don't receive any benefits.
Also read:
MPs warn student visa proposals could 'cripple' sector
Overseas students curb could damage colleges, MPs warn
The Home Affairs Select Committee rejected the plans to close down the "post-study-work" route for international students highlighting that all competitors offer those opportunities.
The Home Office wants to reduce net annual migration from outside Europe to below 100,000 from the 2009 level of 184,000. The student route accounts for 139,000 of the 184,000 total annual migrants to the UK. However, there is no evidence that these students are in fact migrants.
Majority of the students go back to their home countries after completing their studies. Only a few stay on for a couple of years to gain work experience.
Furthermore, contrary to popular belief, students do not have access to public funds, meaning that they don't receive any benefits.
Also read:
MPs warn student visa proposals could 'cripple' sector
Overseas students curb could damage colleges, MPs warn
16 Mar 2011
Impact of foreign students on the Welsh economy
According to a recent report international and EU students contributed nearly a quarter of a billion pounds to the Welsh economy. Besides fees, economic benefits included a £23m annual boost to the tourist industry in Wales.
However, the impact of international students goes beyond the money. As the article in Wales Online notes, "Positive experiences of our universities contribute to a higher international profile for our nation and helps foster future business and cultural links."
Read the full article Foreign students bring more to Wales than simply money
However, the impact of international students goes beyond the money. As the article in Wales Online notes, "Positive experiences of our universities contribute to a higher international profile for our nation and helps foster future business and cultural links."
Read the full article Foreign students bring more to Wales than simply money
Universities more reliant on foreign students
According to a report in The Telegraph, Universities are more reliant on foreign students despite visa fears.
Over a 12 month period (2009/10), money from foreign students increased from £1.8bn to £2.1bn. Fees from International students now make up 9.6% of the total cash raised by higher education institutions in England.
This was disclosed in data from the Government’s Higher Education Funding Council for England.
Over a 12 month period (2009/10), money from foreign students increased from £1.8bn to £2.1bn. Fees from International students now make up 9.6% of the total cash raised by higher education institutions in England.
This was disclosed in data from the Government’s Higher Education Funding Council for England.
6 Mar 2011
University VCs warn that may be forced to close some courses
According to a news report, vice chancellors of 16 UK universities have voiced concern at the new visa restriction proposals and have warned "they may be forced to close some courses unless the Government drops plans to limit UK visas for foreign students".
"International students coming to universities contribute over £5bn each year to the UK economy through tuition fees and off-campus expenditure".
Closing the courses would mean less students and even having to let staff go.
Read the report on the Sky site "Visa Restrictions 'May Close' Uni courses"
"International students coming to universities contribute over £5bn each year to the UK economy through tuition fees and off-campus expenditure".
Closing the courses would mean less students and even having to let staff go.
Read the report on the Sky site "Visa Restrictions 'May Close' Uni courses"
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