Overseas Students

(asked on 17th October 2016) - View Source

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the effect on university finances of linking Teaching Excellence Framework outcomes to the enrolment of international students; and if she will make a statement.


This question was answered on 20th October 2016

The Government recently set out its response to the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Year 2 Technical Consultation and the operational specification for TEF Year 2.

Overall, we expect the TEF to enhance the international reputation of UK higher education by encouraging all universities to maintain and improve their teaching standards. By showcasing the excellence of UK higher education, the TEF will support the sector by attracting international students in a globally competitive market. We anticipate that the outcomes of the TEF assessment process will inform student choices, including international student choices. However, no direct link (and therefore no estimate) has been made between TEF outcomes and international student enrolment.

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