UK university with nearly 4,000 African students faces $53 million budget squeeze as tighter visa rules hit international recruitment

The University of Sunderland is seeking to cut £40 million ($53 million) from its annual budget as tighter UK visa rules and rising refusals reduce the number of international students it can recruit, raising concerns for thousands of African students who make up a significant part of its overseas population.

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By Olamilekan Okebiorun·October 3, 2026·South Africa