CGRD4004 - Analyzing the Experience of International Students in UK

This essay examines the experiences of international students in UK universities, highlighting the increasing number of students choosing the UK for higher education. It delves into the reasons behind the UK's popularity, supported by statistics from the Higher Education Statistics Agency, which indicates a significant rise in international student enrollment. The essay also addresses the challenges faced by international students, such as finding suitable accommodation and cultural integration, proposing an online platform to bridge these gaps by providing support and resources. Furthermore, the essay emphasizes the need for a safe and supportive environment for international students to thrive in their educational pursuits, suggesting an innovative solution that caters to both students and their parents, ensuring a fulfilling and secure academic journey in the UK. The essay also contains information pertaining to LGBTQ+ students at the London College of Contemporary Arts.

International Students in UK
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Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Main Body.......................................................................................................................................3
Why study in the UK..............................................................................................................3
Statistics..................................................................................................................................4
Primary Research....................................................................................................................5
Filling the gap on the market..................................................................................................7
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................7
References........................................................................................................................................9
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Introduction
Education is an important factor that plays important role in every individual life. For many
individuals, international education is an attractive aspect that provides them various
opportunities. Being an international student there are number of challenges and issues comes
along with. It has been analyse that there is significant increase in the population to international
students in which number of ambition students choose to pursue their educational qualification
from many leading organisations in the UK universities (Adisa, Gbadamosi and Mordi, 2019). It
has been analysed that United Kingdom is having wide range recognised universities those who
are culturally diverse the environment that has been provided by the universities attract students
in attractive manner. In addition to this it has been underlined the United Kingdom is an epitome
of academic success in which according to many statistics hundreds of thousands of international
or national students are completing their education in the UK each year. This essay include
discussion on various aspects such as concept and factors which influence international students
to is leading UK universities.
Main Body
Why study in the UK
Thinking of importance of study in the UK is becoming popular in which there is a
significant increase in the number of international students those who are coming to UK. The
numbers in statistics are showing overwhelming response is from international students in which
there is a significant increase in the overall number of non EU international students. In the UK
provinces in 2020-2021, 452,225 are currently in the UK to pursue their qualifications
from countries outside of the European Union (McDonald, 2014). Along with this it has been
underlined that majority of international students are coming from non EU countries for example
China and India. Along with this it has been stated that University College London is among top
universities in which the total number of international students is 23,360 followed by the
University of Manchester, the University of Edinburgh, Kings College etc. According to the
statistical analysis it has been stated that international students the most popular subject is social
studies, business and administrative studies, creative arts and studies related to medicine.
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Statistics
As per the statistics of 2020-2021 from the higher education statistics agency it has been
analyse that currently there is approximately 605,130 international students those who are
conducting their educational courses and having degree in the united kingdom. Furthermore it
has been analyse that this number has been significantly increasing from the past year statistics
and rapid rate. Furthermore, has been underlined that as compared to previous year 2020-2019
there is significant increase in the number of additional students in the United Kingdom. As of
the scholarly year 2018-2019, the UK encounters higher yearly degrees of understudy enlistment
than some other country on the planet, and it has an in excess of 480,000 global understudies
chasing after an advanced education in the UK (Lomer, 2018). With more than 150 advanced
education foundations and north of 2,000,000 understudies chasing after degrees, including
unfamiliar understudies the UK is the second driving understudy facilitating objections on the
planet and is frequently alluded to as the instructive center of the world. The enrollment of global
understudies has consistently risen and that's just the beginning so since the UK declared a two-
year Post Study Work (PSW) grant, in 2019, for generally worldwide understudies, allowing
them to work or search for work in the UK for up to two years after graduation. There is an
increase of 8.71% which states that the overall number of students those who have made their
enrolment in higher education institutes in the United Kingdom provinces across all institution
that has been significantly increased by 8.7%. In addition to this it has been analysed that
according to the statistics overall number of international students in the provinces of United
Kingdom is 605,130 in 2020-2021. From the above statistics it has been analyse that there is
continuous enrollment from international students that has been experienced by the UK
universities.
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Figure 1:International Student Statistics in UK 2022
Source: https://www.studying-in-uk.org/international-student-statistics-in-uk/
Primary Research
But why is the reason the international students are being attracted towards enrolling
themselves in the UK universities? How is it true find the suitable universities without being
exposed to various challenges? How do you know which university to study and how parents can
really trust to send their children by reading formal article on statistics.
What is the most important reason to study in the UK
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International students + Online platform
According to the above analysis it has been stated that, there are number of issues that has
been common international students in the United Kingdom. Some of these issues are associated
to finding suitable accommodation affordable rent and other basic facilities. Finding proper
convenience in the United Kingdom isn't so natural as it appears. Finding the ideal area requires
broad review. Most of the time, understudies search for lodging close to colleges to lessen
driving expenses and save time. Notwithstanding, for unfamiliar understudies, it can turn out to
be extremely upsetting now and again. They need more insights regarding the region and the
accessible housing choices. In such a situation, understudies can look for help from online entries
that proposition lodging close to colleges. These sites are extremely well known with worldwide
understudies (Shaheen, 2016). Furthermore, with the guide of these sites, understudies can
rapidly find their ideal area for a minimal price. These issues are affecting the quality of
education process. Along with this cultural shock, cultural barrier and day to day finances and
job opportunities are also among the major challenges which is creating stress in the mind of
international students those who are conducting their study and are planning to contact their
study in UK.
In this the brand name should cover international student plus, support, education growth,
National Health Service, public transport, British food, understanding cultural shock, opening a
bank account. In this companion international concept will provide safe opportunity among
various other applications in the market segment while making promotion of the online platform
in the UK places like social media platforms are Twitter, Instagram awareness among masses
will be generated. According to the above analysis it has been analyse that it is essential for
students to find safe accommodation and overcome the issues that they are facing during their
educational courses time period. In this with the help of evaluating viewpoint of various
individuals in the provinces of United Kingdom those who are performing their study being on
international students. It is essential to overcome the challenges. This will help them to conduct
their studies in effective manner while focusing on various aspects (Universities UK, 2014). This
will also offer them a significant opportunity through which they can conduct their studies in
effective manner and can gain various opportunities. With the help of the online platform they
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can connect with other national and local individuals and have safe accommodation at various
other facilities.
Filling the gap on the market
The majority of international students in the provinces of United Kingdom or full time
postgraduate students from non-EU countries according to the latest statistics by HISA during
the year 2020 to 2021. Approximately 6% of international students are 106095 who comes from
EU countries and have enrolled themselves in fulltime undergraduate program. In the provinces
of United Kingdom the number of fulltime ug international students has also been increased.
There are number of options present in UK from where students can get their educational degree.
However it is needed to fill the gap of education students and their parents to have safe education
career (Taha and Cox, 2016). In this with the help of various communities lead by administrative
representative government, voluntary organization along with an app that will help students
about their need to get enrolled in university in the UK and get basic facilities like public
transport accommodation etc. A platform like this is essential to have students to have safe space
to enroll themselves in university and fulfill their educational career without any challenges.
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Conclusion
According to the above discussion companion international he would be the first online
platform in the market segment which emphasise on international students and their parents by
providing support for both. The major problem that has been faced by international students to
difficulty to find suitable accommodation in affordable pricing segment. Along with getting
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along with local people. In addition to this the online platform will mainly focus on
understanding the cultural aspect, providing safe public transport in health services apparent who
is facing challenge to find the suitable accommodation for their student to study in the UK.
Through this online platform they can have a safe place which will help them to make the
children and role in the leading universities in the UK.
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References
Books and Journals
Adisa, T.A., Baderin, M., Gbadamosi, G. and Mordi, C., 2019. Understanding the trajectory of
the academic progress of international students in the UK. Education+ Training, 61(9),
pp.1100-1122.
Lomer, S., 2018. UK policy discourses and international student mobility: The deterrence and
subjectification of international students. Globalisation, Societies and Education, 16(3),
pp.308-324.
McDonald, I., 2014. Supporting international students in UK higher education
institutions. Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education, 18(2), pp.62-65.
Shaheen, N., 2016. International students’ critical thinking–related problem areas: UK university
teachers’ perspectives. Journal of Research in International Education, 15(1), pp.18-31.
Taha, N. and Cox, A., 2016. International students' networks: a case study in a UK
university. Studies in Higher Education, 41(1), pp.182-198.
Universities UK, 2014. International students in higher education: The UK and its competition.
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