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80% of UK providers face deficit risk if international numbers drop

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Fees from international students are forecast to become up to 66% of all course fee income for 70 higher education institutions across England & Northern Ireland by 2026/27, new research shows. Up to 80% of providers could fall into deficit if there is a gradual or sudden drop in international students in coming years.

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Inquiry launched into England’s reliance on international students

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The UK’s Education Committee has launched an inquiry into international students in English universities. “That the UK is the third most popular destination for international students is a source of pride and a credit to the strength of our world class universities,” said MP Robin Walker, chair of the Education Committee.

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Higher ed policies drive layoffs and cuts in the UK, Australia and Canada

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Universities in the UK, Australia and Canada have announced staff layoffs and course suspensions as government policies limiting international student numbers cause increasing financial strain. As of April 30, 55 institutions have confirmed cuts, with several thousand academic and administrative posts forecast to be lost in the coming months.

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