Do you think more universities are likely to charge the maximum tuition fees as a result of the visa cuts?

On Tuesday, the home secretary Theresa May announced the final details of the plan to reform non-EU student immigration. The package which included changes to the post-study work arrangement, tougher English language requirements and tighter restrictions on part-time work, will see 80,000 fewer students coming to the UK - 25% of student immigration.

Amid claims from leaders in higher education and government ministers that the initial Home Office plans could result in a loss of up to £40bn to the economy, Theresa May and Immigration minister Damien Green have maintained that the move is intended to prevent "unpleasant" abuses of the student visa system.

However, overseas students generate £5bn a year for universities. Could a subsequent dent to this income lead more institutions decide to charge the top cap of £9,000 in tuition fees as an unforeseen consequence of the visa restrictions?
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