UK study visa issuance drops in 2023, India remains top market despite decline
Home Office data from the UK reveals a dip in the number of study visas issued for main applicants by the country in 2023 compared to the previous year.
In 2023, there were 4,57,673 study visas issued to main applicants, which represented a 5.5 per cent decrease compared with the previous year.
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The 2023 total was the second highest on record for a calendar year and was 70 per cent higher than the pre-pandemic year of 2019, the Home Office said.
Despite experiencing a 14 per cent decrease as compared to 2022, India retained its position as the largest market for study visas issued to main applicants. A total of 1,20,110 student visas were granted to Indian main applicants, accounting for over a quarter of all visas granted at 26.2 per cent.
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China ranked second, with approximately 1,09,564 study permits issued, marking an increase of about 6 per cent compared to the previous year.
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Nigeria secured the third position despite experiencing a decrease of approximately 28 per cent, with 42,167 visas granted. Following Nigeria were Pakistan (31,165) and the
