UK Student Visas in 2026: Key Changes and What They Mean Today

This international student has graduated from a UK university and is celebrating with their family.

In January 2024, the UK introduced major new restrictions on student visas. The government capped dependants to those enrolled on doctoral or research postgraduate courses and prohibited students from switching to a work visa before completing their degree. These measures are intended to reduce net migration, which has recently exceeded 500,000 per year, while continuing […]