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<p>The UK welcomes international students and there is no cap on the number that can
study here. The Government promotes study in the UK through the Britain is GREAT marketing
campaign and through the British Council, which promotes UK education in over 100
countries, connecting millions of people with the United Kingdom.</p><p>The Government
has a number of major education agreements with overseas partners. Key programmes
include the UK-China Partners in Education Programme, the UK-India Education Research
Initiative and engagement in Brazil’s ‘Science without Borders’ scholarship scheme.</p><p>Government
also supports student exchange, such as through the Erasmus Scheme, which enables
international students to take short placements in the UK and British students to
gain valuable overseas experience.</p><p>As part of our recent Spending Review the
Government has also reaffirmed the importance international students to the success
of UK universities and the economy. To ensure universities can continue to compete
with the US, Australia and Canada for top international students, dependants of postgraduates
on courses lasting more than a year will be welcome to come and work. Current English
language requirements will be maintained.</p>
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