Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have received from UK universities proposing the relaxation of restrictions for overseas students, such as rules relating to their employment in the UK after graduation.

The government seeks to ensure that the UK has a fair and robust migration policy whilst maintaining the UK’s place as a top destination for the best and brightest students from around the world. The UK has four universities in the top 10, and 17 in the top 100. The UK has a highly sought after higher education (HE) experience, which is respected by students across the globe.

The government recognises the significant economic and cultural contribution that international students make to the UK’s HE sector and their positive impact on society as a whole.

Ministers and departmental officials regularly engage with the HE sector on a range of issues, including on international students.