British university groups are warning that tighter visa rules, believed to include tougher English language requirements for students that are apparently being considered by the Home Office, would cut overseas student numbers by 15%. The universities said they were concerned about a potential impact on international students, who make up more than half of all foreign students.
British university groups are warning that tighter visa rules, believed to include tougher English language requirements for students that are apparently being considered by the Home Office, would cut overseas student numbers by 15%. Dominic Scott, head of the UK Council for International Student Affairs, said it would be a "nail in the coffin" for recruiting overseas students, however, the Home Office has argued there are no limits on numbers of “genuine students”.