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How much International graduates pay in taxes?
The Independent reports that international graduates who remain in the UK for work pay £3.2 billion in tax each year. The report, which was commissioned by the Association of Colleges (AoC), found that international graduates also make a significant contribution to the UK economy through their spending power. The AoC is calling on the government to make it easier for international graduates to remain in the UK after they have finished their studies.
International students in UK face rising cost of living, report finds
A new report has found that international students in the UK are facing an increasingly difficult time making ends meet due to the rising cost of living. The report, which was commissioned by the National Union of Students (NUS), found that international students are struggling to afford rent, food, and other essential expenses. The NUS is calling on the government to provide more financial support for international students.
Ashley Jones
UK universities to offer more online courses to attract international students
In an effort to attract more international students, UK universities are planning to offer more online courses. This move comes as the number of international students studying in the UK has declined in recent years. Universities believe that online courses will make it easier for students from around the world to study in the UK, regardless of their location.
UK universities top global rankings in new QS World University Rankings
The UK has more universities in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2024 than any other country. Oxford University remains at the top of the rankings, followed by Cambridge University and Stanford University.
UPI is launching a new service in the UK
Ashley Jones
UPI to provide hassle-free QR code-based transactions to Indians in UK. The United Payments Interface (UPI) is launching a new service that will allow Indians in the UK to make hassle-free QR code-based transactions. The service is expected to be popular with international students, who often have trouble making payments in the UK.
Dependent visa will be closed from Jan 2024
On July 17, 2023, the UK government announced that it would be closing the dependent visa for international students from January 2024. This means that international students will no longer be able to bring their spouses or children to the UK with them on their student visas, unless they are studying a postgraduate research programme. The government said that the decision was made to reduce net migration to the UK. It said that the number of dependents of international students had increased by 750% since 2019, and that this was putting a strain on public services. The decision has been met with criticism from universities and student groups. They argue that it will make it more difficult for international students to study in the UK, and that it will damage the UK's reputation as a welcoming place to study.
£20,000 worth of scholarships available at Glasgow ahead of January 2024
Lisa Rose
The University of Glasgow is offering £20,000 scholarships to ambitious, high-achieving international students who are due to start a Foundation Certificate at Glasgow International College in January 2024 and progress to a University of Glasgow degree in September 2024. The scholarships are merit-based and are comprised of £5,000 for the Foundation Certificate year and £5,000 a year for three years of an undergraduate degree.
