Want to study in UK? ‘Universities revoke offers, 10% of study visa refused’ — what India students should know
While visa applications can be withdrawn for other reasons, universities were quoted as saying that the main driver had been an increase in the number of offers they revoked, a report claimed.
UK universities are revoking offers to international students amid a surge in denied study visas, according to the Financial Times. A doubling of visa refusals by the Home Office in the first half of 2026 has prompted universities to withdraw offers, fearing a ban on recruiting overseas students. The Home Office's strict rules have led to a 10% rise in visa refusals, up from 2.3% in the same period last year.
Indian students saw a five-fold increase, from 1.2% to 5.2% of applications rejected. Pakistan's applications also saw a drastic rise, with 40.9% of visas withdrawn, up from 3%. Universities have cited reasons like applicants considering other countries for study or not being able to specify course modules, even if they exist. Some 15 universities have suspended recruitment entirely in Pakistan.
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