UK universities seeking longer visa for overseas students

A group representing British universities has called on the government to reintroduce a discontinued visa allowing overseas students to remain in the country for up to two years after graduation so the country does not miss out on their skills.

The United Kingdom currently attracts around 450,000 overseas students each year, with around one-third coming from the European Union.

China, with around 95,000 students, is the single biggest national source.