Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 87656

Overseas Students: Admissions

Tabled: 3 November 2025

Answered: 12 November 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of financial pressures on universities on their international recruitment practices.

Answer

Josh MacAlister

The government has been clear that we welcome international students who meet the requirements to study in the UK and positively impact our higher education (HE) sector. However, we will not tolerate abuse of the student visa system in any way and measu...

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