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The Barrier of Status: Immigrant Students’ Higher Education Dreams vs. Financial Realities

This article examines the financial discrimination and funding barriers faced by immigrant students pursuing higher education, using the case of a Nigerian student admitted to Oxford University but forced to pay exorbitant international fees due to immigration status. It highlights systemic inequities in education policies and proposes solutions.

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The Cost of Inequality: How UK Immigration Status Creates Barriers to Higher Education

This article examines the economic challenges faced by immigrant students in the UK, particularly those with limited residency status, when accessing higher education. Through the case study of a Nigerian student, it reveals systemic inequities at the intersection of education and immigration policies, calling for reforms to achieve true educational equity. Keywords: Oxford University, international student fees, immigration status.