Overseas Students: Economic Situation

Department for Education written question – answered at on 24 May 2024.

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Photo of Lord Carlile of Berriew Lord Carlile of Berriew Crossbench

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic contribution of international students.

Photo of Baroness Barran Baroness Barran The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education, Lords Spokesperson (Equalities)

The government recognises the significant economic and cultural contribution that international students make to the UK’s higher education sector.

Department statistics on education-related exports estimated that international students generated £20.65 billion to the UK economy in 2021 through their tuition fees and living expenditure.

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