Nigerians choose Canada after UK dependants ban

A quarter of all UK study-related visas issued to dependants

The latest figures show more visas were granted to Nigerian dependants than to main applicants

25 May

Children looking at British Airways planes out of an airport window. To illustrate the UK banning dependants.

UK bans dependants, but will it stop there?

Controversial move to stop students bringing family members puts UK behind its rivals in international recruitment, but spiralling migration could lead to even more measures further down the line

By Patrick Jack

30 May

Strike held in solidarity with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to illustrate Strike held in solidarity with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Student loan shift tipped to tackle Nigerian sector underfunding

Student loan shift tipped to tackle Nigerian sector underfunding

Universities move from public funding to charging tuition fees

By Patrick Jack

18 June

Tourists react to the water spray at at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada to illustrate Canada urged to drop English language tests for Nigerian students

Canada urged to drop English language tests for Nigerian students

As enrolments rebound after Covid, students from biggest African nation found to face tougher conditions on testing, financing, visas and admissions

By Paul Basken

6 July

Nigerian students ‘opt for Canada over UK’ after dependants ban

Professor says Nigerian students feel ‘targeted’ by Westminster policies

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