International students have contributed between £4-6 billion to Scottish economy. The graduate route is a win-win for international students and the UK. The MAC’s planned review of the Graduate Route visa must retain an internationally attractive post-study work route in the UK. Since 2019, the presence of international students in Scotland, supported by the Graduate…
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International students critically important for Scottish jobs, growth and global ambitions
Since 2019, international students in Scotland, supported by the Graduate Route as a post study work visa, have contributed between £4-6 billion to Scotland’s economy, new research shows.
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