The Impact of Brexit on Recruiting Students

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:37 pm on 6 November 2018.

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Photo of Bethan Sayed Bethan Sayed Plaid Cymru 1:37, 6 November 2018

I think many Assembly Members have given the context of Brexit and how that may impact EU students and also those coming from further than the EU. But, looking at the current situation, there are no Welsh universities in the top 10 across the UK for EU student numbers, so that is something in the here and now that we are not performing well on. Yes, your Government has confirmed that EU students will continue under the same rules until 2019-20, but I want to understand what you are going to be able to do after that point. An announcement that covers only the next financial year might not be sufficient enough for those students who are planning their future careers, be it within the EU, or beyond that. So, what can you do to encourage them to see Wales as a viable place for them to come and study?