The Russell Group, which represents 24 leading UK universities, has urged the British government to adopt a targeted and risk-based approach to tackling student visa fraud, warning that isolated cases of abuse should not lead to restrictions that affect genuine international students.
The call comes after the UK government announced stricter compliance measures for universities sponsoring student visas. In response, the Russell Group on June 4 published a three-point plan aimed at strengthening the integrity of the student visa system while ensuring that highly qualified international students can continue to study in the UK.
