UK universities face growing struggle to recruit international students
Friday 12th July 2024
Applications for sponsored visas have plummeted since new restrictions brought in, raising financial fears
UK universities face financial turmoil as figures from the Home Office show plunging numbers of international students applying for courses starting in the next academic year.
Applications for sponsored study visas have fallen by 40%, suggesting the visa restrictions applied by the previous government continue to hamper recruitment. The Home Office received 28,200 applications last month, compared with 38,900 in June 2023.
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