Stakeholders from the international education sector are concerned that statements from the UK home secretary could hamper growth and damage the country's reputation as a study destination.

UK universities are at risk of missing student growth targets as a result of reaching CAS limits meaning successful prospective international applicants cannot access student visas, but latest statistics suggest that in the year up to June 2022 study visas granted is 71% more than 2019.

The UK international education sector has widely praised the lifting of a rule requiring international students to register with the police.

The PIE exclusively interviewed Sir Steve Smith, UK government International Education Champion; His Excellency Sarafa Tunji Isola, UK high commissioner for Nigeria; and Rupert Daniels, director of Creative, Lifestyle and Learning at the Department for International Trade.

Former international students who were forced to leave the UK in the wake of an English language test cheating crackdown share how the scandal destroyed their lives. 

Visa processing data from Enroly indicates that the current rate of visas issued is not keeping pace with recent increases in CAS issuance, during the peak period for applications.

The Home Office has conducted a snapshot insight survey to better understand graduates’ decision-making and their experience of the graduate route.

International students are missing the start of their academic courses and placements in the UK due to visa processing delays.