Exciting Times for International Studies in the United Kingdom

Based on the evident growth of International Studies in the United Kingdom 2013, the government has decided to become more active in growing the market. It has put in place opportunities abroad via a new Industrial Strategy. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/229844/bis-13-1081-international-education-global-growth-and-prosperity.pdf

The desired goal is to increase International Studies by 15%-20% over the next 5 years.  In July 2013 the new Education UK unit was announced, by the Department for business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), this organization was formed to address the complexities of this emerging market. 

For those of you interesting in Studying Abroad in the UK, the UK is doubling its efforts to make the steps for studying abroad easier, I have preached before for the need of inclusion and not exclusion,  and as you can see the world is changing….

By Elizabeth Koukladas

www.bearlainternationalstudies.com