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Several hundred international learners will successfully claim their offered university positions following discussions among the UK immigration department and UCL finished with the government granting supplementary entry permits.

Visa Quota Difficulties

Numerous of learners, plenty from the Chinese mainland, found themselves in uncertainty after University College London underestimated the interest for positions this academic year and surpassed its allocation of CAS online certificates permitted by the immigration authorities.

University Apology and Compensation

UCL expressed regret to those impacted, informing them it was "extremely sorry for the disturbance and uncertainty", and offering to cover £1,000 costs for applications made through the UK immigration system's "super priority service".

We're happy to confirm our impacted overseas students that they can at last start their courses at University College London.

Exceptional Interest

The educational establishment said "an extraordinary surge in demand" was caused by the excessive admissions, and had at first told scholars with confirmed positions that they should postpone until the subsequent session, causing many to complain they faced monetary setbacks after advance payment for flights and accommodation.

Favorable Solution

Following talks between University College London and the immigration authorities at the end of last week, learners were told that they would receive visas in the end.

A university representative for the institution said: "We sincerely express regret to all those who have been impacted by the recent period of uncertainty and we are incredibly thankful for their cooperation. Our staff are now acting promptly to contact learners personally with news and help.

Applicant Reactions

Some students mentioned they had been sent emails from UCL within the past 48 hours indicating their study acceptance confirmations would be released, a crucial necessity to be awarded a education visa. Several mentioned they had still not been given confirmation.

One student commented: "I'm thrilled to be able to learn in the Britain. We were told various pieces of information since the previous month, it was very stressful. I was already bound to paying for housing in the capital, with no refund possible, so I am extremely grateful."

National Impact

About 200 learners from East Asia were affected, with several already in the UK at the conclusion of recent weeks for the beginning of the academic session. Those on graduate studies were told they needed to be present by 10 October or lose their position.

We cannot thank you enough for your understanding with this situation and we are extremely sorry for the inconvenience and confusion which this will have caused you.