Stricter rules in United Kingdom for foreign students

Britain on Thursday announced stricter rules for foreign students wishing to study in the country.

The home office confirmed that the student tier of the Australian-style points system would be implemented from March 2009. Britain introduced a new points-based immigration system for non European Union migrants in a major overhaul of its immigration system earlier this year.

The points-based system has five tiers — highly skilled migrants come under the first tier, Tier 2 comprises of skilled workers with a job offer, Tier 3 covers low skilled workers, Tier 4 is for students, and Tier 5 for temporary workers like musicians, actors and sportsmen.

Foreign students contribute £2.5 billion annually to the UK economy in tuition fees alone and an overall estimated contribution of £8.5 billion every year, according to official estimates.

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