This week, the International Relations Office welcomed 29 of our international representatives from 16 different countries to Bath for a three-day event showcasing our departments and services.
The conference took place on campus and at the Hilton Hotel in the city, with agents attending themed workshops on admissions and recruitment; visas and immigration; use of digital media; PhD recruitment; and employability. These sessions were delivered by colleagues from across the University, including Faculty Marketing teams and Graduate Schools, Admissions and Recruitment, Careers, the Academic Skills Centre, Placement Offices, Student Services and Digital Marketing and Communications.
Staff involved in recruitment and admission of international students were able to meet with agents during an informal ‘agent-led fair’ in the Wessex Restaurant on the 2nd December, followed by an evening reception at the Holburne Museum, hosted by Professor Colin Grant, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Internationalisation).
We have a global network of local representatives who receive training on our programmes, facilities, application procedures and entry requirements in order to increase our recruitment of appropriately highly qualified international students. They act as our year-round representatives in key markets and offer a support service to potential and actual applicants to the University of Bath. They also act as our ‘eyes and ears’ in each market by feeding market intelligence and guidance on education systems and qualifications back to us.
Our educational agents are responsible for over £8 million in overseas fee income into the University every year and are a key resource in promoting our programmes worldwide.
If you wish to find out more about our agents, contact the International Relations Office at: international-relations-office@bath.ac.uk
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