Chinese students accounted for 30% of Student visa expiries but only 10% of Graduate Route grants. The numbers do not tell us why, but they raise an important question about how universities prepare students for what comes next. International education is increasingly being judged not simply by who enrols, but by what happens after graduation. For UK universities, Chinese students present a particularly interesting case. Official UK Home Office data covering the Graduate Rout

Within the current landscape of international learning, the discourse surrounding the success of Chinese students frequently centers on recruitment metrics, enrollment figures, and linguistic entry requirements. However, as we observe the professional trajectories of these individuals post-completion, a more complex and troubling narrative emerges regarding the effectiveness of institutional employability provision. While recruitment pipelines remain robust, the actualization