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‘The harm students currently face cannot be overstated, as too many are struggling to cover their basic costs,’ the report said

The proposed 6% surcharge has prompted warnings from vice-chancellors over its impact on budgets and global competitiveness

A think tank has called on institutions to urgently ‘stress test’ their assessments to check they cannot be easily completed using AI.

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But the increase in maintenance support has made the move ‘more palatable’, a think tank has suggested.

A report by the Higher Education Policy Unit (Hepi) has revealed that well over-half a million students are awarded degrees from British institutions without having to enter the country.

A think tank’s report has called for universities to offer support to Chinese students facing ‘integration challenges’.

It comes as universities have warned of significant financial concerns due to a drop in international demand.

An ‘affordability crisis’ in the capital’s housing market was putting students in an impossible position, a housing charity boss has warned.