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<p>As highlighted in the International Education Strategy, there is no cap on the
number of genuine overseas students who can come to the UK, nor do we have plans to
introduce one. This has been reaffirmed by my Rt. Hon. Friend the Prime Minister.</p><p
/> <p>Government and the sector are taking every opportunity to promote the warm welcome
the UK extends to international students, notably using the ‘Britain is GREAT' campaign.
For example, the High Commission in Delhi began work last year (with the Foreign and
Commonwealth Office, UK Trade and Investment and the British Council) to promote positive
messages on UK education at outreach events, exhibitions and road shows in some of
India's biggest cities.</p><p /> <p>Early indicators for 2014 show there was an increase
in the year to March 2014 in the number of visa applicants for higher education institutions
(+7%). UCAS figures, to May 2014, for undergraduate applications suggest a 7% increase
from non-EU countries.</p><p> </p>
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