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The UK welcomes genuine international students and there is no cap on the number that can <\/ins>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> <\/p> <\/p> The Government also has 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\u2019s \u2018Science without Borders\u2019 scholarship scheme. It has also tripled funding (to £48m) in 2014/15 for Chevening scholarships for international students with leadership potential.<\/p> <\/p> <\/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> <\/p> <\/p>"}
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