International master’s students to be banned from bringing dependants to UK
International students on UK taught master’s courses will no longer be able to bring family members with them as dependants, the government confirmed today.
International students on UK taught master’s courses will no longer be able to bring family members with them as dependants, the government confirmed today.
In a U-turn decision, the UK government is no longer planning to close the country's 30 Confucius Institutes, instead moving to "remove all government funding from Confucius Institutes in the UK".
The UK government is set to limit dependant visas for international master’s students on one-year courses, according to new reports.
The UK government is considering limiting dependant visas as the number of students bringing family members with them increased in 2022.
The UK secretary of state for education has shown strong support for international students and the wider sector, with reports that she will resist any potential cuts to international student numbers by the Home Office.
The UK government is considering increasing the number of hours international students can work during their studies in a bid to fill job vacancies across the country.
Over a quarter of employers are not actually aware of the UK’s Graduate Route Visa allowing international students to work sponsor free for up to two years, according to a new policy note from HEPI.
The government has pledged to protect research and spend more on schools, but students are disappointed by the lack of cost-of-living support.