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  • Capital London
  • Official Languages English
  • Population 62.6 million
  • International tertiary students 22,065 Source: UNESCO
  • Australian share (number) 1,661
  • Australian share (percentage) 8 percent

United Kingdom education market profile

Australia has a significant relationship with the UK underpinned by our shared heritage, common values, closely aligned strategic outlook and interests.

The UK is a major competitor for Australia in the international student market.

News and opportunities

International student numbers to UK fall following stricter visa requirementsMIP subscribers only
Monday, June 24, 2013Updates | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
Restrictions on UK student visas are having a negative impact on international enrolments, especially among further education colleges and English language schools.
Australian and UK universities announce new focus on outward mobility
Monday, June 24, 2013Higher education | Austrade update
The British Council and Universities UK have announced a new outward student mobility strategy, as highlighted at a recent Austrade-organised education seminar in London for British universities, scho ...
New marketing agency targets international studentsMIP subscribers only
Wednesday, February 06, 2013Updates | Higher education | 13 February 2013
The British Government has formed new agency Education UK to help increase the country’s international student market share.
Agents survey positions Australia as a major playerMIP subscribers only
Thursday, November 15, 2012Updates | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 28 November 2012
Austrade joined forces with English Australia and ACPET at this year’s ICEF Berlin Workshop, the world’s largest international education business-to-business networking event. The strong Australian pr ...
Proposal to expand Erasmus mobility programMIP subscribers only
Thursday, November 08, 2012Updates | Higher education | 14 November 2012
Erasmus for All, the European Union’s (EU) proposed new mobility program for European students, teachers and administrators, could be expanded to cover financing for master’s degree students within th ...

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