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UCL Visa Shortage Affects 200 Chinese Students Amid Enrollment Surge

10/5/2025

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University College London (UCL) cannot provide enough visa sponsorships, affecting about 200 Chinese students.
The shortfall results from a surge in international enrolments exceeding Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) allocations.
UCL is negotiating with the Home Office for more CAS numbers and apologises.
UK universities, Russell Group members, have over-recruited; academics warn this degrades education and student experience.

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University College London (UCL) cannot provide enough visa sponsorships, affecting about 200 Chinese students.
The shortfall results from a surge in international enrolments exceeding Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) allocations.
UCL is negotiating with the Home Office for more CAS numbers and apologises.
UK universities, Russell Group members, have over-recruited; academics warn this degrades education and student experience.