1、INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRENDS REPORT FROM STUDY GROUPCHINESE STUDENT TRENDS:IMPLICATIONS FOR THE UK HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR Rebounding demand from students in China signals growth for UK higher education institutions but sector-wide innovation is required to unlock future opportunities.April 20221A B

2、ETTER WORLD THROUGH EDUCATIONIn China,forecasts indicate a rising wave of demand for UK study,but that demand will be different,so adaptation is key.Education providers must employ innovative approaches designed around a changing set of needs and expectations from Chinese students aspiring to intern

3、ational higher education.This is not a return to pre-Covid times.At Study Group we are investing in deeper collaboration with our university partners,while designing solutions that will turn change into opportunity.With this report were pleased to share the findings of new research,commissioned by S

4、tudy Group,uncovering key trends influencing Chinese students and their future international study choices.China is predicted to remain one of the UKs top countries for international student recruitment,with significant growth in university applications from Chinese students expected over the next d

5、ecade.The UK Governments International Education Strategy,and accompanying policies,continues to boost the countrys appeal and accessibility for international students.Meanwhile,the rapid response by UK universities to launch initiatives helping international students start,or continue,their studies

6、 despite the challenges of the pandemic has continued to enhance the long-term appeal of UK higher education for students in China.We certainly see demand bouncing back amongst Chinese students,but we also see expectations for the type of education available changing,particularly in the pathway spac