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UK sponsored study visa applications fall 10.3% in September
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- UK Home Office reported a 10.3% drop in September 2026 sponsored study visa applications to 71,600.
- Sponsored study visa grants fell 41% from a June 2023 peak of 652,072 to 383,455 by June 2026.
- Student-dependant applications dropped 31% to 15,700, an 89% decrease from December 2023 levels.
- International students generated £12.4 billion in 2024/25 fees, 23% of university income.
- They are projected to add a net £40 billion to the economy.