London, Dec. 5 -- In a move that has sparked outrage among aspiring students, several British universities have halted or restricted admissions from Pakistan and Bangladesh, citing rising visa misuse and mounting pressure from the UK Home Office to curb fraudulent applications.

At least nine universities have suspended recruitment from what officials describe as "high-risk" countries following an alarming increase in asylum claims from international students, as reported by The Financial Times.

According to The Financial Times, the University of Chester has announced a suspension of student recruitment from Pakistan until autumn 2026, citing a "sudden surge in visa refusals." The University of Wolverhampton and the University of East Lo...