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Universities warn of fall in number of international student applications

13 May 2024

As featured in the Independent:

Universities have reported a fall in the number of applications from international students, as they urged the Government against any further changes to its migration policy. The warning comes ahead of a report expected this week on the graduate visa route amid concern from the university sector that the Government may introduce further restrictions on overseas students. In a joint letter to the Home Secretary, university bodies including BUILA, Russell Group, Independent Higher Education, MillionPlus, the UK Council for International Student Affairs, University Alliance and Universities UK International said further changes risked undermining the success of the UK’s higher education sector.

You can read the full article here: Universities warn of fall in number of international student applications | The Independent

The full letter to the Home Secretary can be downloaded below.

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