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More than three quarters (77 percent) of international students surveyed stated they would be willing to take part in quarantine programs if it meant commencing on-campus learning sooner.  According to the study released by IDP Connect – a division of global education specialists IDP Education – students with current offers from universities are holding on to their international education goals, despite prolonged travel bans and global lockdowns due to…

After over 41,000 student reviews collected from 150 UK institutions, Loughborough wins University of the Year in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) for the second time in three years, in a year of exceptionally high student rankings, dominance across awards categories for Post 92 institutions, and a new digital event format. Loughborough University has…

Postgraduate students are an increasingly important demographic, steadily growing in size and diversity at a time when much of student recruitment is experiencing a time of uncertainty. Understanding what makes prospective postgraduate student tick could prove critical to the success of UK institutions not just in 2020 but also in the years to come. To…

New developments in the UK from both institutions and the Government look set to incentivise international students considering their study abroad actions. From Tier 4 VISA concessions to an impressive 97%  of UK institutions intending to deliver in-person teaching this Autumn, we outline the top reasons the UK is becoming an ever more attractive study destination.   UK Government The Home Office…

Earlier this week, the Complete University Guide published the annual League Tables. While students welcome unbiased information on UK institutions, the League Tables 2021 have arrived at a time like no other in higher education’s history With the rankings being based on how well UK institutions met a range of criteria over the past year (which was largely…

For the 10th year in a row, the University of Cambridge leads the 2021 Complete University League Tables. The annually compiled league tables also highlight a good year for universities in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. At a time when students are facing more uncertainty than ever, from their grades to term start dates, the…

  Last month saw the launch of a new and refreshed Complete University Guide website.  A project that has, at every step – actively sought and listened to feedback from students, parents and the sector – ensuring that the site continues to be effective in helping future Higher Education students to make well-informed decisions. This approach…

Following on from the undergraduate student trends webinar held in April, this week IDP Connect delivered a second webinar focusing on the UK Postgraduate Demographic, how it ties into student recruitment this year, how it is likely to change and behave in the future. and how institutions can best meet the needs of this critical…

Students have a right to know exactly how the courses they are applying to, and will be paying for, are going to be delivered. As recently as last week, some high profile institutions have begun making headline-grabbing decisions regarding the delivery of their courses, from those that are committing entirely to online teaching, such as…