UK to charge universities $1,200 per international student

From August 2028, English universities will pay an annual levy of £925 for each international student beyond 220 exemptions, expected to generate £445-480 million annually for higher education funding. The charge applies to students from countries including China, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and while universities absorb the cost directly, they may increase international tuition fees to recover expenses. University leaders have opposed the policy citing concerns over declining international enrollment and financial strain, though the government maintains it will support England's higher education system.