International students contribute £3 billion to the West Midlands economy

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By Richard WilliamsEducationPublished: May 26, 2023Last Updated: May 30, 2023

There are more than 29,000 students in the West Midlands, delivering a net impact to the region of £3 billion, a new report has revealed.

Students from overseas bring in £3 billion to the West Midlands economy

The report: "The benefits and costs of international higher education students to the UK economy" has been released in partnership with Universities UK International, the Higher Education Policy Institute and Kaplan International with London Economics.

International students contribute £3 billion to the West Midlands economy

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