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Due to strict visa policies, students have turned to Asia and Europe instead of America and UK

Dr. Asim RazaEditor International & Diplomatic Affairs • Islamabad / Lahore Bureau
Due to strict visa policies, students have turned to Asia and Europe instead of America and UK

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  • The results of the survey conducted by global universities have shown that due to strict visa policies and immigration laws, international s.
  • According to a survey of 437 universities in 63 countries by study portals, Nafza and Oxford Test of English, the number of international un.
  • In Canada and Australia, the interest of foreign students has also decreased, while the universities of Asia and continental Europe have see.

The results of the survey conducted by global universities have shown that due to strict visa policies and immigration laws, international students have started preferring the universities of Asia and Europe instead of the United States and the United Kingdom.

According to a survey of 437 universities in 63 countries by study portals, Nafza and Oxford Test of English, the number of international undergraduate students in the UK decreased by 19% from August to October compared to last year, while the number of international undergraduate students in the United States decreased by 13%.

In Canada and Australia, the interest of foreign students has also decreased, while the universities of Asia and continental Europe have seen an increase in international admissions.

According to the survey, more than one-third of American universities have expressed fear that the number of foreign students will further decrease in the coming years.

Visa restrictions, delays in processing applications, stricter vetting and changes in post-graduation employment laws are posing major obstacles to international students, with many students postponing or canceling their educational plans, the report said.

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Dr. Asim Raza

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