UK to charge universities $1,200 per international student: How the new levy could affect Indian applican

The UK government plans an annual levy on international students at universities in England from August 2028; universities, rather than students, would pay it.

• The proposed annual charge is £925 for each overseas enrolment above an institution’s first 220 international students.· 1 source
• The report estimates first-year revenue of £445 million in 2028–29, rising to £480 million by 2030–31.· 1 source
• Students would not pay the levy directly, though the report says universities could respond by changing tuition fees.· 1 source