We support the UK education sector to attract international students, by providing insights on international recruitment, research and global policy, and help to widen access to UK higher education through scholarships and other learning opportunities. Meanwhile, our development and networking opportunities for UK alumni overseas continue to support them throughout their professional lives, maintaining their strong relationships with the UK.
Promoting the UK as a study destination
Through our innovative Study UK campaign, we position the UK as a preferred study destination for international students, by focusing on the strengths of the UK’s education system, including its employability and career prospects, academic excellence and quality of teaching.
Training and supporting those who advise international students
We provide a digital platform for agents and counsellors to access free, certified training and a wealth of resources, so they can offer accurate and up-to-date information on the UK as a study destination. We also work with BUILA, UKCISA and UUKI on the UK Agent Quality Framework, to enhance the partnership between the UK education sector and agents and counsellors and to recognise and share best practice.
Supporting and delivering scholarships
We support more than 1,000 students each year with scholarships to study in the UK. As well as our own Women in STEM scholarships, we work closely with the UK government to deliver scholarship programmes and manage awards on behalf of agencies and governments overseas.
Building lasting relationships with the UK
Alumni UK is our global network for graduates from around the world who have studied in the UK as an international student or on a UK transnational education programme overseas. This global community helps international students strengthen their connections with the UK and extend their own networks after their UK study experience.
