70% of visa refusals for UK study visas come from seven countries

The PIE NewsBy Nicholas Cuthbert and Dave AmorOct 20, 2026

More than 70% of study visa refusals for UK universities are coming from just seven countries – India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Ghana and Sri Lanka. The PIE looks at which universities are the most reliant on high-risk markets.

NewsRecruitment & agents

Continue reading at The PIE NewsThis story was originally published by The PIE News.

Read Full Story ➜

More International

See all →

Talent Beyond Borders: changing the narrative around international students – from tuition to talent

More must be done to change the public's perception of international students, says Edwin van Rest.

The PIE News2 hr ago

Dia duit from Dublin! All the news from The PIE Live Ireland

The PIE's editor Beth Kennedy breaks down the key takeaways from The PIE's second PIE Live Ireland conference.

The PIE News3 hr ago

When UK compliance changes, who carries the cost of late communication?

Compliance may be a headache for UK institutions, argues Tuba Naeem. But there's always a student on the other end who pays the…

The PIE News4 hr ago

Get Matched to Schools in Minutes

Begin your School Match to find the right program for you.

Get Started ➜