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Post study work schemes inquiry

Inquiry

Government Response published

The Committee has invited evidence on the following issues:

  1. What impact has the closure of the Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Visa had on:
    (a) Further and Higher Education Institutions in Scotland?
    (b) Economic growth in Scotland?
    (c) The ability of Scottish employers to find skilled staff?
    (d) Raising the skill levels of Scotland’s own young people and attracting skilled workers from the rest of the United Kingdom?
  2. How effective are current Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) and 2 (General) visas for enabling international students to remain in Scotland, after completing their studies, to contribute to the Scottish economy?
    (a) What are the limitations of current arrangements?
  3. To what extent is the competitiveness of Scottish universities driven by factors such as the availability of post study work schemes, as compared to the quality of education?
  4. What progress has been made on discussions between the UK and Scottish governments to explore the possibility of introducing formal post study work schemes for international students in Scotland?
  5. How should any post study work scheme for international students in Scotland be structured?

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Tuesday 19 January 2016
2:15pm Public
Post study work schemes inquiry - Oral evidence 19 January 2016
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 9 December 2015
2:15pm Public
Post study work schemes inquiry - Oral evidence 9 December 2015
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
Monday 30 November 2015
11:30am Public
Post study work schemes inquiry - Oral evidence 30 November 2015
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