PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011 The impact of Internationalisation on HE and Graduate Employment Margaret Dane AGCAS Chief Executive

PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011 A statistical overview of UK HE 2.4M enrolments in % up on Total P/G +7%, U/G +3% UK +3%, Non-UK +8% (EU +5%, non-EU +9%) Total non-UK 368,970 F/T Post-Graduate Taught non-UK +17% 57% of first degree graduates female Source HESA

Number and percentage of international students across UK Country Total international students % of student population who are international England304,78515% Scotland37,54517% Wales21,13514% Northern Ireland 5,50511% UK368,97015% Source UKCISA PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011

International students in UK HE % of full-time first degree students and 11% of all first degree students 68% of full-time taught postgraduates and 43% of all taught postgraduates 50% of full-time research degree students and 43% of all research postgraduates PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011

Top 10 non-EU senders Country of originNumber China (PRC)47,035 India34,065 Nigeria14,380 Malaysia12,695 United States of America14,345 Pakistan9,610 Hong Kong9,600 Canada5,350 Taiwan5,235 Saudi Arabia5,205 PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011

Internat. students by subject Number % internat. Business & administrative studies101,71531% Engineering & technology46,05531% Social studies31,36515% Computer science22,19023% Languages21,26516% Creative arts & design19,26012% Law18,00520% Biological sciences16,65410% Education12,8356% Physical sciences11,00013% PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011

Largest recruiters of int. students InstitutionNon-UK student nos Int. students as % of total Manchester8,80023% Nottingham7,90024% UCL7,12534% Warwick7,08025% LSE6,55568% Oxford6,02025% London Metropolitan5,81022% University of the Arts5,75020% Leeds5,69018% Northumbria5,65017% PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011

PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011 Issues for Employers Impact of recession on graduate recruitment Understanding visa & immigration regulations Lack of clarity re above – case law Fear of breaking the rules / law Understanding the benefits of recruiting IS Meeting skills shortages Part-time jobs & placements

PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011 Issues for International Students Choice of course, country & institution of study Expectations of student experience Expectations re work experience Skills development including language skills Added – value of UK degree Disadvantages of studying abroad Competition back home

PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011 Issues for Higher Education Expansion of international student numbers Competition across globe for internat. students Quality of offer to UK and overseas students Integration of international students Internationalisation of higher education for all Improvements in a climate of HE cutbacks

PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011 Issues for HE careers services Having the skills, knowledge & resources to help international students – PMI 2 Projects Understanding the UK & overseas labour markets for international students & graduates Helping shape & meet realistic expectations Encouraging earlier student engagement Leading on & helping integrate the employability agenda for all students

PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011 Issues for all of us Lack of adequate data Harnessing global talent Government policies and priorities Integrating and valuing academic & work-based learning Improving academic / employer engagement Getting students engaged earlier Identifying and articulating shared needs & offers

PMI 2 Employer Event 2 March 2011 Lessons & Challenges Employer expectations, perceptions & involvement Expectations of international students & parents based on fees paid – feedback from ISB Importance of relevant work experience Recognising diversity of international students & of HE institutions across the UK Encouraging students to start planning early Supporting staff to support students