UK Visa Refusals to Sub-Saharan Africa Hit 22% in Q1 2026
UK student visa refusal rates for Sub-Saharan African applicants surged to 22% in Q1 2026, nearly four times the previous year's rate, according to a British Council report. Despite stricter visa policies, the UK remains relatively attractive compared to Canada, Australia, and the US, with UK universities increasingly pursuing transnational education partnerships across the region.