A recent report reveals that international students are being misled by agencies into applying to regional UK universities under the false pretense that they are in London.
These agencies, charging up to £500 for their services, misrepresent university locations and course details.
The Migration Advisory Committee commissioned research to understand this issue, finding that some students, like a 28-year-old Pakistani girl and a Nigerian applicant, were deceived about university locations and benefits.
Though these agencies are sometimes free or funded by universities, their influence often results in students enrolling in less competitive courses.
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