The figures show India now accounts for nearly double the number of visas issued to the next largest student population. Indian applicants also achieved a 96% grant rate, making them the most reliable student group for UK institutions at a time when the government is preparing tighter compliance rules under its 2025 immigration.

Nearly 63,000 students applied for visas in Q2 2025, representing a 16% year-on-year rise. Of these, more than 56,000 were approved, a 24% increase compared to Q2 2024. However, refusal rates stood at 9%, three times higher than a year earlier, reflecting increased scrutiny of applications.