In partnership with JOBShaigui (JOBS海归), Chinese graduates from both universities will receive dedicated support during their job hunt after they finish their degree and return to China.
A range of support is provided by JOBShaigui, including virtual sessions on the latest recruitment trends in China and early access to its leading employees through its wide network. The initiative also features domestic in-person events where alumni and employers can develop possible collaboration opportunities.
According to Adam Tickell, vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Birmingham, international students are a vital part of the student community, therefore, together with the University of Glasgow, they are committed to providing those students with unparalleled advantages as they step towards the start of their careers.
Anton Muscatelli, vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Glasgow commented: “This initiative with JOBShaigui reflects our commitment to supporting international students not only during their studies, but also in their transition to professional life.”
This initiative with JOBShaigui reflects our commitment to supporting international students not only during their studies, but also in their transition to professional life.
Anton Muscatelli, University of Birmingham
In the coming weeks, the two universities will unveil a customised careers support package for Indian students, including a graduate careers post based in India.
The universities have also promised improved career support for Chinese and Indian students during their studies.
In 2024, a report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and Uoffer Global signalled a lack of support for Chinese students at UK universities, including when it comes to careers and employability.
The report highlighted that international students would like more targeted career support from their universities and said that most (almost 80%) have never received support.
It suggested that Chinese students find it more difficult than international students from elsewhere to find employment. The report also highlighted that students from China make up 22% of all international students in the UK but just 10% of former international students who gain post-study employment in the UK.
Some Chinese students feel like they are being treated as revenue sources rather than as valued members of the community, according to HEPI.
At the time of the release of the report, Josh Freeman, policy manager at HEPI, commented: “The international environment is changing and UK universities can no longer rely on Chinese students arriving in increasing numbers.
“Yet these students, and the high fees they pay, are critical to the long-term economic health of many institutions. That means institutions will have to work harder to attract and keep them.”
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