Rishi Sunak and his plans to limit foreign students in UK Universities
A record number of visas are being issued to non-EU students, particularly Indian nationals, and their families, prompting the UK Prime Minister to consider limiting the country’s admission of international students. In June 2022, the number of visas issued to Indian students increased by 215% compared to 2019. A total of 4,86,868 sponsored study visas were approved, a 71% increase over 2019. However, experts have cautioned Sunak that reducing the intake may impoverish UK colleges that depend on foreign students for funding, according to a story in the Times of India. When asked if the government had any plans to…