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The number of students enrolling in Higher Education in the UK has increased significantly. This has subsequently affected an increase in the level of student debt owed to many of the UK’s Higher Education Institutions. Of particular interest is the growth in international student registrations. |  | We understand that the vast majority of UK universities and colleges derive a substantial income from international students and for the majority, it is difficult to see how they would continue to prosper without it. A figure of £2.5 billion is estimated to be earned by universities from these fees alone.
The precise number of international students in the UK is not known as no central statistics are kept of all those in both public and private sector institutions – and those figures which are available relate to previous academic years and are therefore at least 12 months out of date.
The most recently available figures for 2008/09 for those international student studying full-time at publicly funded higher education institutions are:
| | EU Students | 92,000 | | | Non-EU Students | 214,000 | | | Total | 306,000 | | (source: HESA) |
Figures for international students actually arriving in the UK and given Leave to Enter are so follows: | | | Students | Student
Visitors | Total | | | 2006 | 309,000 | - | 309,000 | | | 2007 | 358,000 | 3,000 | 361,000 | | | 2008 | 227,000 | 143,000 | 370,000 | | | 2009 | 270,000 | 198,000 | 468,000 | | (source:Home Office Quarterly Statistical Summary, August 2010, Table1.2) |
Clearance for the 12 month period to June 2010 compared to the same period to June 2009 show a 35% increase. Please click here to review further statistics from the Higher Education Statistics Agency. We understand the importance of a firm yet diplomatic and professional approach. At the same time, we recognise the need for swift collections to enable our clients to cover the direct costs of teaching and support and also to enable them to continue to offer the broadest possible range of courses. We are experienced in dealing with the challenges of recovering fees from students. We overcome these challenges by the persistent negotiating skills of our experienced team. Our skilled Collectors have the greatest impact in influencing payment, which is why our collection strategies are focused around frequent, quality collection calls. Where appropriate, we will agree realistic payment plans with each student, taking into consideration his or her individual situation along with the requirements of our client. Through our existing and extensive work with higher education clients, we have also gained an excellent understanding of the processes involving student sponsorship and the Student Loans Company which ensures that we can comprehensively deal with all of your accounts. Our expertise in international collections, combined with our knowledge of student recoveries, enables us to supply an exceptional and specialised service. (source: UKCISA) |
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