Overseas Students: Immigration Controls
Commons · Question 121347 · Tabled 17 Mar 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of her Department's immigration criteria on the number of international students attending universities in (a) the UK and (b) York.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 30 Mar 2026
The new International Education Strategy reflects the positive impact of international students. It confirms our continued commitment to welcoming students who meet the requirements to study in the UK.The system must, however, ensure that international st...