Higher education research

Publication Date

10-1-2025

Subjects

Alumni, International relations, Higher education, Impact studies, International cooperation, International students, Surveys, United Kingdom, Universities

Abstract

This study explores the impact of UK transnational education (TNE). The research is based on analysis of survey data from 550 UK TNE alumni augmented with interviews of 27 UK TNE graduates. As transnational education (TNE) continues to expand – across borders, institutions, and delivery models—so too does the imperative to understand its impact. This extends not only to students and graduates, but also to the local communities in which TNE is embedded. This is a global study capturing views of individuals who have experienced UK TNE across over 70 countries. The study reveals the substantial impact of UK TNE on graduates and on the local environments where they live and work. On a personal level, alumni consistently cited the relevance of their UK qualifications and highlighted enhanced skills in areas such as critical thinking, research, and communication.The research also highlights a strong desire among alumni to maintain ongoing connections with the UK. While physical mobility may deliver deeper personal engagement with the UK, this study demonstrates that TNE also fosters meaningful cultural understanding and positive sentiment towards the UK.

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License

Publisher

British Council

Language

English

DOI

https://doi.org/10.57884/5P5V-CF57

Geographic Subject

United Kingdom

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