International students make a significant economic and cultural contribution to the UK's higher education sector. They enrich the university experience for all students, including those from the UK themselves. They bring greater diversity to university and college campuses adding an international dimension. For both international and domestic students, this cultural exchange helps build life-long friendships, future networks, and important business, political and diplomatic bridges.<\/p>
We fully anticipate the UK continuing to be an attractive destination for EU students and for students from across the\u202fglobe.<\/p>
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