The UK is set to introduce a levy on universities in England for enrolling international students from August 2028, with the charge equivalent to about $1,200 per student. Vanguard reports the policy was first announced in the UK government’s 2025 budget and is reiterated by Education Minister Josh MacAlister, who says the revenue is meant to support England’s higher education and skills system.
The Times of India provides additional details on how the policy works and its likely impacts. It says the UK will charge an annual £925 levy (around $1,200) for international students, but only where enrolments exceed 220 students per institution. It also reports a projected £445 million in the levy’s first year and notes concerns from university leaders that it could coincide with financial pressures and declining international recruitment.
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