Former universities minister Jo Johnson has called on universities to be transparent about comparable entry offers for international students in the face of national media scrutiny, and to “take action” if there is evidence to the contrary.
While Johnson would not advocate for a Canadian-style cap on international students, recent visa changes that have already been made in the UK are tantamount to the same result.
Speaking at a FutureLearn webinar hosted by The PIE, Johnson was asked about his thoughts on the state of higher education in the country as it moves closer to a general election.
“The 600,000 [target] is now very much seen as an upper limit [by government], said Johnson, “a cap effectively on student numbers.
