Freedom of movement between the UK and EU ended on 31 December 2020. The UK has now implemented a points-based immigration system that treats EU and non-EU citizens equally. Anyone you want to hire from outside the UK, excluding Irish citizens, will need to apply for permission in advance.

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International students affected by Covid-19 measures are campaigning for compensation from the UK government. Foreign undergraduates – whose tuition fees are uncapped – told the BBC their university experience had been severely affected by travel bans.

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Higher education is one of our greatest exports. Now, a combination of uncertainty created by Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic means our place as a global study destination is under threat.

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Domestic demand for postgraduate courses has nearly doubled at some Australian universities after the billions of dollars lost from the shut-out of international students during the pandemic.

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The UK’s points-based system treats EU and non-EU citizens equally and aims to attract people who can contribute to the UK’s economy. Irish citizens can continue to freely enter, live and work in the UK.

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Today (4 March 2021), the UK Government has confirmed that the Graduate route will open for applications on 1 July 2021. This will allow the UK to retain the brightest and the best international students to contribute to society and the economy post-study.

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You’ll need to find a new course with a different education provider if your sponsor loses their licence. Your new education provider will need to sponsor you.

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You can apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over and you:

• have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor
• have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course – the amount will vary depending on your circumstances
• can speak, read, write and understand English

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