Almost half of UK universities increased their use of private providers to recruit international students during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
The report’s authors say more dependency on international student tuition fees together with heightened competition for students is pushing many institutions to look for solutions from the private sector.
However, they warn that confidence in providers remains a hurdle in forming and managing these partnerships.
The report from educational management consultancy Nous, Oxford International Education Group and Universities UK International surveyed 61 institutions across the UK which together made up roughly half of all international enrolments in the UK in the 2020-21 academic year.
