UK universities threatened by plunging international student numbers
Britain should avoid further restricting international student numbers to prevent universities from collapsing, as foreign registrations for next year have plummeted. The government has sought to reduce the number of students coming to Britain, including preventing some post-graduate students from bringing family members. The Migration Advisory Committee warned that more restrictions on the graduate route could lead to job losses, course closures, and potential institution failures. The committee found no evidence of widespread abuse in the graduate route, with students from India, Nigeria, China, and Pakistan accounting for 70% of graduate visas. The CBI emphasized the importance of British universities as a major export success.