If this trend continues over the next few years it will be very difficult for the sector. It could mean serious cutbacks in capital investment and in staff numbers.

If this trend continues over the next few years it will be very difficult for the sector, ... It could mean serious cutbacks in capital investment and in staff numbers.

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This is a major worry for vice-chancellors. At a UUK meeting recently, although we were not talking about this subject, almost every vice-chancellor in the room came and expressed concern about what was happening in relation to overseas students.

We have already raised our concerns about recent changes to the visa regime for international students as well as further measures proposed by government, including plans to abolish the right of appeal for international students who are refused visas, that risk making us less attractive as a study destination.

For British universities to remain amongst the foremost destinations for international higher education, we urge the government to support our efforts, and avoid putting any unnecessary barriers in our way,