The number of international students🌎at Northern Ireland's universities has almost quadrupled in just four years, according to a new report
By Robbie Meredith & Rebekah WilsonThe number of international students at Northern Irish universities has almost quadrupled in just four years.It also suggested that, in total, international students are worth nearly £1bn to Northern Ireland's economy.
The analysis of the economic impact of international students was carried out by London Economics, an economy and policy consultancy group. The HEPI and UUKI report said that international students who began courses at Northern Ireland's universities in 2021/22 would provide a total contribution of £0.95bn to the economy over the course of their studies.
She was raised in Dubai but said she found Belfast "inviting, big enough to do a lot of different things" but with a centre small enough to not be overwhelming.Ms Kolta said that while it can be a struggle to move to a new place, Northern Ireland has become a home away from home. "If the opportunities remain as good as they are for me now, I will stay here," said Mr Riaz. "But you have to follow the opportunities, wherever they take you."In Northern Ireland the number of students from the Republic of Ireland has remained relatively flat, at about 2,200, over the past four years.
Non-EU students typically pay much higher tuition fees than local, EU or UK students, spending between £15,000 to more than £30,000 a year for courses in Northern Ireland.
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