UK universities warn falling international student numbers could threaten £925 levy planned for 2028 to fund grants for disadvantaged British students
British universities have warned that a sharp decline in international student applications could undermine the government's proposed £925 annual levy, as tighter immigration rules put pressure on recruitment from major overseas markets, including Nigeria, China and India.
By Olamilekan OkebiorunSouth Africa

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- October 25, 2026
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- Olamilekan Okebiorun
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