Rising numbers of international students bringing dependants with them to the UK while they embark on their studies is leading to concerns about universities’ ability to support students and their families adequately.
Clear and prompt messaging about accommodation and advice about making preparations a long way in advance is the new modus operandi – universities are not required to provide housing for students arriving with families but are keen to support them.
Nigeria is the leading country for dependant visa applications, with the number of dependants now outnumbering main student applicants from Nigeria in the first half of 2022.
