Making the most of international education: Department for Education and Department for International Trade 28th November 2017

International Higher Education: priorities and opportunities Hannah Wiskin Department for Education Deputy Director, Higher Education EU / International Policy and Prevent

International Higher Education: our role as Department for Education Strategy and policy International relations Influencing and aligning broader HMG agendas Cohesive and positive messaging Supporting sector and stakeholders Coordination and virtual leadership Funding

Working with broader HMG agendas We also have a role in influencing and fostering consistency across HMG’s other agendas: Regulatory framework (wider DfE) Transnational education and wider trade agenda (DIT) Exiting the EU (across HMG) DfE HE International Migration policy (Home Office) Research (BEIS) Scholarships (FCO)

Why is international important? Soft power and market share: Overseas delivery opens up the UK’s HE sector to new markets. Helps promote the reputation and reach of UK HE. Economic and cultural value of international students to the UK: The UK remains a highly attractive destination for non-EU students, with numbers remaining at record highs. Over 170,000 non-EU entrants to UK HEIs for the sixth year running. International higher education students (EU and Non-EU) contributed an estimated £11.1bn to the UK economy in 2014 through tuition fees and living expenditure.  Internationalising and diversifying campuses. Developing global citizens: Competitive advantage for those with international experience. Link between outward mobility and improved outcomes (salaries and employment prospects etc).

Shaping our international HE activity Attracting Global Talent Inward mobility of staff and students Getting the right message across Migration regime that attracts talent and avoids abuse Developing Globally Minded Citizens Outward mobility of staff and students Social mobility Diversity and integration Trade and innovation Education exports – inward mobility and overseas provision (e.g. TNE) Feeding education priorities into trade agenda Facilitating global relationships Recognition of qualifications Sharing learning and best practice from other international education systems Building capacity overseas

Listening to the independent HE sector

Consultation on the Regulatory Framework OfS regulatory framework consultation running from 19th October – 22nd December Recognise there are a variety of perspectives and a wealth of insights across the diverse independent HE sector on this. Our particular interest regards impacts on international students and the tier 4 visa process. We welcome views from the independent HE sector on this and encourage responding to the consultation.

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) commission for students Commissioned to provide an independent, objective assessment of the impact of international students. Likely to report in September 2018. It will look to address: EU and non-EU students at all levels of education Impact of tuition fees and other spending by international students on the national, regional, and local economy and on the education sector Contribution to local economic growth Impact their recruitment has on provision and quality of education provided to domestic students. We greatly value the perspective of the independent sector, and would encourage your contribution of evidence to the commission to ensure this voice is heard.

For more information, please contact: Hannah Wiskin, Department for Education Deputy Director, Higher Education EU / International Policy and Prevent By phone: 07795 047404 By email: hannah.wiskin@education.gov.uk Alex Jary, Department for Education EU and International HE Policy By phone: 07557 633616 By email: alexandra.jary@education.gov.uk

Aisling Conboy, Higher Education Specialist Independent Higher Education Making the Most of International Education -TNE Opportunities- 28th November 2017 Aisling Conboy, Higher Education Specialist

Transnational Education Definitions? ‘The general principal of TNE is that students can study towards a foreign qualification without leaving their home country; meaning that the programmes and providers cross national and regional borders, not generally the student.’ (British Council) Types? Joint programmes; dual degrees; international branch campuses; franchise; external validation; online delivery Subject areas? Delivered across almost all academic areas at all levels of study British Council ref, https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/the_shape_of_things_to_come_2.pdf, page 12

Independent HE Survey – TNE Plans Independent HE Survey (July 2017 Report) – medium term TNE plans by 2020 – 9% – new campus in EU 11% – new non-EU campus 26% – new international partnership 26% – new online delivery TNE as a key pillar of institutional international strategy? TNE strategy in addition to overarching international strategy?

Numbers Student Numbers? - 701,010 UK HE TNE students in 2015/16 (HESA) Financial value? - UK HE TNE £550m (DfE)

Latest Export Values ‘UK revenue from education related exports and transnational education activity 2010-2014’, Research Report, July 2017 ‘In 2014, the total value of UK education-related exports and TNE activity was estimated to be £18.76 billion, an increase of 18 per cent over 2010 in current prices (Table 1).’ ‘Higher Education exports were estimated at £12.43 billion in 2014, an increase of around 30% over 2010 in current prices (Table 2 and 3). This figure rises to an estimated £12.98 billion if Higher Education related TNE activity, valued at around £550 million, is included.’

Benefits to institutions Department for Education, ‘The wider benefits of Transnational Education to the UK’ Research Report, July 2017 Benefits to institutions - ‘increased enrolments of international students resulting from the institution’s in-country presence’ alumni engagement – ‘attending optional activities such as summer schools and their graduation ceremony’ levels of engagement of transnational education alumni – opportunities to engage further

What is the Department for International Trade?   Ministerial department that helps UK businesses export and grow into global markets Represented in over 100 countries worldwide Regional network of International Trade Advisers (ITAs) across the UK Offers a range of export-related services, events and programmes In London: 7 sector teams of ITAs who can advise and support London businesses in their specialist sector 19 19

DIT Education’s Purpose   Help UK education and training organisations win business overseas Primary focus on High Value Campaigns (HVCs) large, sometimes complex, commercial opportunities often benefiting from Government-to-Government engagement / partnership approach Mobilise an effective, co-ordinated UK response cross-sector collaboration development of consortia, where appropriate 20 20

How we work DIT has identified HVC opportunities in the following markets: Latin America The Gulf China & Hong Kong ASEAN Region And in the following sub-sectors: Higher Education (HE) Education Technology (EdTech) Technical & Vocational Education Training (TVET) including: - Oil & Gas, Mining International Schools English Language Training (ELT)

Priority Markets Focus Colombia Mexico China Vietnam Malaysia Indonesia The Gulf Brazill Hong Kong ASEAN REGION Panama Ecuador Latin America 22 22

What can we offer alternative HE providers? Access to DIT global network Live export opportunities (exportingisgreat.gov.uk) Events and webinars Trade missions to selected markets Market insights

DIT Support How can DIT assist? The DIT is strategically placed to support both UK organisations and overseas stakeholders to develop successful and sustainable long term partnerships Our offer Our dedicated services Co-ordinate formal events and round table discussions with foreign governments and UK institutions Make formal introductions to UK institutions which have expressed an interest in a particular market Share updated information with UK institutions on a country’s regulations and license applications Provide information to help understand the UK Education system Alert UK institutions of formal tender processes overseas Co-ordinate formal events and round table discussions with foreign investors/developers and UK institutions Make formal introductions to UK institutions looking for a partner in a particular market and gain a privileged access to the UK supply chain Act as a trusted, impartial broker, especially needed for checking commercial opportunities … to governments … to decision-makers

TNE Resources British Council, ‘The Shape of Global Higher Education: International Mobility of Students, Research and Education Provision’, July 2017 Department for Education, ‘The wider benefits of Transnational Education to the UK’ Research Report, July 2017 Department for Education, ‘UK revenue from education related exports and transnational education activity 2010-2014’, Research Report, July 2017 HEGlobal, ‘The scale and scope of UK higher education transnational education’, Report, June 2016 Higher Education Academy, HEA TNE Toolkit, June, 2017

For more information - Please contact: Aisling Conboy Higher Education Specialist aisling.conboy@trade.gsi.gov.uk 26 26