Several leading universities in the United Kingdom are reporting a 15% drop in admissions from South Asia, particularly from India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The decline is being attributed to stricter visa policies, rising tuition fees, and limited post-study work options.
According to the Russell Group of universities, the reduction threatens international diversity and impacts research funding that relies on global student fees.
This trend is prompting Indian and Bangladeshi students to explore alternatives in Australia, Canada, and Germany, altering the education destination map for thousands of aspirants.