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Professor Charles Egbu, the University of East London’s pro vice-chancellor (education and experience) welcomes news of government proposals that international students will be allowed to stay in the UK for two years after graduation.
Professor Egbu said the move will have the support of the UK higher education sector.
“The new proposals clearly indicate the importance attached to international students and the contribution they can make to the UK economy.
“This offers huge benefits. Over 150 nationalities are represented among University of East London students, and those who come from overseas deserve the opportunity to contribute their newly-gained knowledge and skills to the UK workforce.
“Amidst the uncertainty of Brexit, these new proposals also send a positive message to students from other countries who seek to earn a degree from one of the best higher education systems in the world.”
The move reverses a decision made in 2012 that required overseas students to leave four months after finishing their degree.
Professor of international relations, Vassilis K. Fouskas, who has British and Greek citizenship and has been living and working in the UK since 1992, said, “I welcome these proposals and any proposal that extends the right of European students to study in our university system, which is perhaps the best in the world. In Britain one finds the best of the continental European tradition and the best of the North American tradition.
“It is almost certain that a no deal Brexit would impact negatively on our institutions, both financially and morally. A Brexit deal that leaves the doors open to academic and student mobility would benefit both British and European academic institutions alike.”
The change will apply to international students who start courses at undergraduate level or above from next year onwards. Under the proposals, there is no restriction on the kinds of jobs students would have to seek and no cap on numbers.
Many graduates from the University of East London go on to make a difference in their local, national and international communities. International students bring a wealth and variety of cultural understanding, multi-lingual skills and abilities to their studies and work experience.
