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UK universities hit by sharp fall in student visa applications

Original: More bad news for UK universities with another sharp fall in visa applications to study in September. Latest drop means

UK universities face another sharp drop in student visa applications, with September figures adding to a deepening decline. The latest fall means 83,000 fewer international students applied during the summer 2026 recruitment window compared with 2023, raising fresh concerns about the financial health of the higher education sector, which relies heavily on overseas tuition fees.

Why now: New September visa data confirms a continuing steep decline in international student numbers, threatening university finances.

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• More bad news for UK universities with another sharp fall in visa applications to study in September. Latest drop means 83,000 fewer international students applied to come to UK universities in summer recruitment window in 2026 compared to 2023 · jgro_the · 1.2K

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