Is it the Welsh Government's view that the fees paid by international students are essential for the financial sustainability of universities in Wales?
Answered by Minister for Further and Higher Education
| Answered on 06/02/2025
International students are vitally important to the financial and intellectual health of our universities. International students are a huge net contributor to the UK and Welsh economy.
However international recruitment is heavily influenced by geopolitical factors, currency fluctuations and competitor activity. Universities need to ensure their long-term financial sustainability and plan to avoid being over reliant on international students as a source of revenue.