Reducing the number of international students coming to the UK would be “calamitous”, a senior university leader has insisted. In March, Home Secretary James Cleverly asked for a review of whether the graduate visa route is “undermining the integrity and quality” of the higher education system. Sir Trevor asked: “It’s being said that because of their concerns about overall immigration numbers, (the Conservatives) want to reduce the number of international students. University leaders warned in February that the Government could “damage” the economies of towns and cities with policies which deter international students. To lower immigration stats which international students shouldn’t be part of anyway.

Source: International New York Times May 12, 2024 11:08 UTC