🔗 Share this article Home Office Issues Supplementary Entry Permits for UCL Foreign Scholars Numerous international scholars will finally get to take up their offered study spots subsequent to negotiations involving the UK immigration department and University College London wrapped up with the authorities granting extra visas. Study Permit Allocation Problems Numerous of scholars, plenty from China, had been left in limbo after the university miscalculated the demand for positions this academic year and went over its allocation of study acceptance confirmation online certificates allowed by the UK visa officials. Educational Establishment Statement of Remorse and Assistance UCL expressed regret to those affected, telling them it was "deeply regretful for the interruption and confusion", and providing to compensate £1,000 costs for submissions made through UK Visa and Immigration's "expedited processing". We're pleased to guarantee our impacted foreign learners that they can at last commence their courses at UCL. Unprecedented Interest The educational establishment said "an exceptional rise in interest" was caused by the surplus intake, and had originally advised scholars with guaranteed spots that they should delay until the following academic year, resulting in many to voice dissatisfaction they encountered financial losses after pre-paying for transportation and lodging. Favorable Resolution Following talks between University College London and the Home Office at the end of last week, learners were advised that they would be granted entry permits ultimately. A university representative for UCL said: "We deeply apologize to all those who have been concerned by the recent period of doubt and we are incredibly grateful for their understanding. Our personnel are now working quickly to contact scholars directly with updates and assistance. Applicant Responses A number of applicants reported they had obtained emails from University College London within the last two days saying their study acceptance confirmations would be provided, a essential requirement to be issued a study permit. Several said they had not yet been given verification. One student commented: "I am overjoyed to be able to pursue education in the UK. We were advised many different things since last month, it was extremely difficult. I was already committed to covering costs for housing in London, with no refund possible, so I am extremely grateful." Regional Impact About 200 applicants from East Asia were affected, with a number already in the Britain at the end of the previous month for the commencement of the academic session. Those on taught postgraduate courses were informed they required to be on campus by 10 October or forfeit their position. We cannot thank you enough for your understanding with this matter and we are extremely sorry for the disruption and confusion which this will have created you.