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UK's New 6% Tax on Foreign Students Reshapes Education

5/13/2025

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The UK is set to introduce a groundbreaking 6% tax on universities for foreign students, a move that could reshape higher education. Graduates now have just 18 months to find skilled employment after graduation, down from two years. This immigration policy aims to curb migration and is expected to hit universities with a staggering £600 million bill.

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The UK is set to introduce a groundbreaking 6% tax on universities for foreign students, a move that could reshape higher education. Graduates now have just 18 months to find skilled employment after graduation, down from two years. This immigration policy aims to curb migration and is expected to hit universities with a staggering £600 million bill.