UK visa reforms trigger intl student slump

Around half of universities in the United Kingdom expect to face sanctions under new visa compliance rules, as tighter immigration controls begin to impact international student enrolments, according to a survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association. As per the survey, 70% of institutions reported a drop in postgraduate enrolments in January 2026 compared to the previous year, while overall enrolments have declined by 31%. The fall comes ahead of stricter visa measures se...