The UK government’s recent proposes potential changes for international students wishing to study in the UK. The graduate visa route remains open and unsponsored, potentially with a change to reduce the duration for master’s graduates to 18 months.
The government is also considering raising the threshold for the skilled worker visa to graduate level, something that students at Cranfield University already meet, and encouraging more highly talented people to come to the UK.
International talent matters
Professor Dame Karen Holford, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Cranfield University, reiterates to students and applicants that the UK remains a welcoming place for international students: “Whatever you have heard or read so far about potential changes for international students, please be assured that we’re part of the conversation and will be sharing our recommendations as part of the government consultation.
“I’m incredibly proud of the fact that we welcome students from around the globe, creating a diverse, thriving community where everyone is valued. International talent matters. A year at Cranfield will provide you with a launchpad to a global career, where our research-led teaching connects you with industrial partnerships from day one.”
A world-leading, premier institution
Cranfield is a world-leading specialist university, with one member of academic staff to every five students, one of the best ratios for any university in the UK. We welcome around 5,000 postgraduate students from more than 100 countries each year.
Study at Cranfield also brings the benefit of becoming part of an 80,000 strong alumni network in over 170 countries. In addition, graduates have access to the University’s careers service for life, which help align them to highly skilled, high demand roles around the world.
In a direct message to international applicants, Professor Holford concludes: “I know choosing where to study is not a decision you take lightly but I also know it’s one you’ll never regret. We’re here to support you and welcome you to our safe, rural campus. If you’re looking to learn and network with the brightest and the best, for a challenging and rewarding postgraduate experience – we can’t wait to welcome you to Cranfield.”
