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Overseas Students: Visas

Commons · Question 126186 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 22 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with (a) UK Visas and Immigration and (b) universities on the implementation of student visa compliance measures.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 22 Apr 2026

The department will crack down on abuse of our immigration system by strengthening requirements for universities. This will involve tighter enforcement by government on visa approvals and course enrolments and completions. The Immigration White Paper set ...