The future of migration policy in the UK after Brexit, and how numbers of international students will fit into this, is a significant cause for concern among both current and prospective international students. Australia is set to soon overtake the UK as the second most popular host country for international HE students, while 14% of students recently surveyed across 63 universities worldwide reported that they were less likely to study in the UK as a result of Brexit. Consequently, HEIs across the UK need to do more to demonstrate their commitment to providing international students with a high-quality HE experience.

In a November 2018 Inquiry Report, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Students laid out 12 recommendations for the sector to expand its offer for, and increase the draw of, international students, after what the Report deems eight years of restrictive government policy. These recommendations incorporate action calls for the government, universities, colleges and schools, and encourages cooperation between all stakeholders. The APPG has called on universities to share internationalisation strategies, and facilitate and help students articulate the benefits of studying in a diverse environment.

With league tables having a major impact on international students’ choice of where to study, HEIs must ensure they are doing all they can to deliver teaching excellence, employment opportunities and wellbeing support that can be reflected in student feedback that influence such tables. In addition to delivering on these key criteria for international students, incorporating more targeted social activities and providing both detailed and accessible legal information were cited as core examples of what HEIs can be doing to attract more international students, according to September 2018 research published by Explain Market Research.

If the UK is going to maintain its position as an attractive location for international students to study, HEIs must now place a greater emphasis on providing security and reassurance for current and prospective students, particularly through enhancing the quality of support services and learning resources on offer.

This one day forum will provide participants with an opportunity to discuss effective strategies for providing an outstanding higher education (HE) experience for every international student studying in the UK. Sector leaders will share key policy updates around what Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are expected and required to deliver for international students. In addition, attendees will discuss and learn from best practice case studies offering quality support and guidance around learning skills, employment opportunities and legal requirements for international students.

Key speakers confirmed:
• Jessica Moody, Senior Policy Adviser, Advance HE
• Senior Representative, Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA)
• Senior Representative, QAA
• Julie Allen, Director of Policy and Services, UK Council for International Student Affairs.

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