A decline in international student visa applications poses a significant threat to the financial stability of some English universities, which are already struggling with rising costs. While tuition fees for UK students rose to £9,535, the actual financial situation remains challenging due to increased employer national insurance contributions. This has led to deficits for teaching and research that are expected to grow. The government faces pressure to change its strategies regarding international students to address these concerns, as the sector relies heavily on their tuition fees to fund domestic education and research.
A 13% drop in applications for study visas has raised alarm for England's universities, as they rely on overseas students to subsidize domestic courses and research.
Despite a tuition fee increase to £9,535, many universities face worsening financial situations due to rising national insurance contributions and are considering course closures.
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