15 UK Universities Suspend Recruitment From Pakistan
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A surge in the number of UK university study visa rejections targeting applicants from Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, and India has led to 15 academic institutions suspending recruitment from Pakistan entirely, according to recent reports. This comes as the UK government tightens its rules on student visas, potentially preventing universities from recruiting foreign students.
In the first half of 2026, 10.5% of UK study visa applications were withdrawn, compared to 2.3% in the same period last year. Among prospective Pakistani students, the withdrawal rate spiked to 40.9% in 2026, up from 3% in 2025. The Financial Times' analysis of Home Office data reveals that the rising number of revoked admission offers from universities is directly linked to the increased visa refusals by the UK Home Office.
Under the revised rules, universities face penalties if more than 5% of the students they admit have their visas rejected. This stricter threshold, up from the previous 10%, has prompted universities to withdraw admission offers to deter potential visa rejections. Notably, India's visa refusal rate rose from 1.2% to 5.2%, while Nigeria's increased from 4.5% to 22.7%.
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