Report

Studying and staying: public attitudes towards international students

Think tank: British Future

Author(s): Heather Rolfe; Sunder Katwala; Hend Aly

February 16, 2025

This report from UK think tank British Future examines public attitudes towards international students.

British Future research examining public attitudes to international student migration, including student numbers and net migration.

The report also examines public views on the contribution of students to the national and local economies; about some students being allowed to bring their spouse and children with them to the UK; and about students being able to stay and work in the UK after they graduate.