Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Indian Student Visas to UK Drop, Detentions Surge
The UK is giving out fewer student visas to people from India.
Last year, about 11% fewer Indian students got visas than the year before, and are now a little behind Chinese students in the number of visas given out.
Most Indian students in the UK are studying for Master's degrees.
At the same time, more Indian people in the UK are being detained by immigration.
Overall, the UK is giving out fewer visas of all kinds, especially work visas, due to new rules.
Indian student visa grants to the UK decreased by 11% in the year ending June 2025.
98,014 Indian students received visas, slightly behind the 99,919 Chinese students.
A majority (81%) of Indian students are pursuing Master's degrees in the UK.
Detention of Indian nationals in the UK nearly doubled, reaching 2,715.
Total visas issued decreased by 32%, with the largest drop in work visas.
- Who
- Indian students, UK Home Office
- What
- Decreased Indian student visas to the UK and a rise in detentions.
- When
- Year ending June 2025
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- Changes in visa policies and immigration enforcement.
UK Home Office
Migration Observatory
Immigration Control
UK Home Office
Bringing legal migration under control
Migration Observatory
N/A
- Indian Student Visas Granted
- 98,014
- Visa Decline (Indians)
- 11%
- Detentions of Indians
- 2,715
- Master's Degree Students
- 81% of Indian students
- Total Visa Decline
- 32%
Sources
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