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| Downturn 'could hit universities' | Downturn 'could hit universities' |
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| Universities could be in serious financial trouble if foreign students decide they can no longer afford to study in Britain. | Universities could be in serious financial trouble if foreign students decide they can no longer afford to study in Britain. |
| Many British universities rely on funds brought in by overseas students. | Many British universities rely on funds brought in by overseas students. |
| But the British Council, which promotes education overseas, fears the economic downturn may deter international students from coming to the UK. | But the British Council, which promotes education overseas, fears the economic downturn may deter international students from coming to the UK. |
| Higher education minister David Lammy said the UK remained a top destination for international students. | |
| British Council chief executive Martin Davidson said the choice of courses for domestic students could become more limited. | |
| 'World leaders' | |
| He said: "A number of universities are highly dependent on foreign students for their viability. | He said: "A number of universities are highly dependent on foreign students for their viability. |
| "[On] some courses up to 80% of students are from overseas. | "[On] some courses up to 80% of students are from overseas. |
| "If the students don't come, those courses will not run and that will mean our students can't take part in them." | "If the students don't come, those courses will not run and that will mean our students can't take part in them." |
| Mr Lammy said international students were attracted to study in the UK by the world class reputation of its universities and the high quality degrees they can obtain, which are recognised and valued internationally. | |
| "As the global market for higher education changes and becomes more competitive, so our universities must adapt. | |
| "That's why we're currently leading a debate about how we ensure that English higher education remains one of the world leaders in the future." |