New Home Office figures show a sharp increase in UK student visa refusal rates across several important international recruitment markets, at a time when government policy is placing greater pressure
For a university admissions team, verifying an international qualification can sound relatively straightforward: identify the awarding institution, access its records and confirm that the qualification is genuine. In practice, the
The government inquiry into alleged abuse of the student finance system prompted an important conversation across higher education. While the investigation is ongoing, it has highlighted a broader question for
When people talk about qualification verification, the conversation usually focuses on technology, turnaround times, and fraud prevention. Those things are important, but from an operations perspective, one of the biggest
Many universities rely on CBSE verification as a critical part of their international admissions and compliance processes. We are therefore aware that the current unavailability of the CBSE online verification
International student recruitment is becoming more complex. Universities face growing pressure to strengthen compliance, detect fraud earlier, and ensure international admissions processes can withstand increasing regulatory scrutiny. At the same
International students play a vital role in enriching academic life, advancing research, supporting university finances, and enhancing the UK’s reputation as a leading destination for higher education. However, recent policy
Why in 2026 are universities still using manual processes to verify students’ credentials and identities? Many UK universities still rely on admissions staff to manually check application documents, cross-reference transcripts,
As the sun set over London on Wednesday 11 February at the stunning Glaziers Hall, we held our inaugural QC Awards 2026, to celebrate the creative, data-driven and collaborative approaches that are strengthening compliance
For admissions teams across Australia and New Zealand, the landscape of international student recruitment is constantly evolving. As universities strive to welcome genuine talent from around the globe, they face