The UK government is set to limit dependant visas for international master’s students on one-year courses, according to new reports. 

The Home Office has refused to rule out the possibility that it will implement a policy to restrict the number of international students coming into the UK.

Companies offering students short-term loans to prove they have enough money to study abroad continue to operate in Nigeria, leaving agents concerned about students applying to UK universities without the funds to support themselves once they arrive in the country. 

The UK government is considering limiting dependant visas as the number of students bringing family members with them increased in 2022.

The UK secretary of state for education has shown strong support for international students and the wider sector, with reports that she will resist any potential cuts to international student numbers by the Home Office.

The UK government is considering increasing the number of hours international students can work during their studies in a bid to fill job vacancies across the country.

The APPG for International Students has told the UK cabinet that changes are needed to "truly maximise the potential of the UK’s education exports sector".

There is a “weakening consensus” on the benefits of international students among British politicians, Jo Johnson warned at an IHEC launch event.