Members, help us track issues occurring during the summer surge
16 July 2026
We have created an issue tracker for members over the surge period, please log issues using this tracker to keep us up to date.
The deadline for Awards nominations has been extended! Nominate a student, colleague, team or institution by 10 August 2026.
News
Keep up-to-date with all of the latest from the sector, UKCISA updates and insight.
Highlights
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Student Sponsorship: tightened Basic Compliance Assessment metrics and new RAG rating now live
01 June 2026
We will continue to work closely with members, including UKCISA’s Immigration Compliance Network (ICN) to understand how these changes are operating in practice.
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UKCISA welcomes Education Committee report on the threat of insolvency to international students
14 May 2026
The Education Committee report reinforces need for joined-up policy and stronger protections for international students.
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Your questions answered: The visa brake for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan announced March 2026
11 March 2026
What is the visa brake, and how will it affect me? We answer your questions.
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Home Office survey on self-assessment methods of English language ability
07 March 2025
Context for the Home Office survey on self-assessment methods of English language.
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Bookings now open for UKCISA Annual conference 2025
11 February 2025
Find out what’s in store at our flagship conference and book now to guarantee your place.
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Russell Group Students’ Unions and UKCISA seek to understand international student experiences
06 February 2025
Russell Group Students’ Unions are working in partnership with the UKCISA to carry out research into the international student experience.
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CEO update: eVisas, a new International Education Strategy, and UKCISA Annual conference
04 February 2025
The latest update from UKCISA Chief Executive Anne Marie Graham on what has kept us busy so far in 2025.
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New Chair and Vice-Chair appointed to lead UKCISA's Student Advisory Group for 2025
21 January 2025
The new Chair and Vice-Chair have taken up their positions as of 1 January 2025 and will serve for one year.
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CEO member update: opportunities and challenges in 2024
19 December 2024
As we close out 2024, it’s a useful time to reflect on the opportunities and challenges our members and international students have faced. I also want to thank my team and all of our members for their tireless efforts to support international students in the UK, in a year full of change and complexity.
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