UK to charge universities $1,200 per international student

The UK government has reaffirmed its plan to charge universities £925 per international student, with the first 220 students exempt. The levy is expected to generate £445 million ($594 million) in 2028-2029, rising to £480 million ($641 million) in 2030-2031. The policy will affect universities recruiting from several countries, including China, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The government claims the revenue will support England's higher education and skills system, and that planned increases in domestic tuition fee caps will generate £6 billion over five years. The Office for Students will oversee the implementation of the levy using enrolment data, and the rate will be adjusted annually in line with inflation. The government has conducted consultations and published an impact assessment in 2025, with an updated analysis expected shortly.