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Hundreds overseas learners will successfully secure their guaranteed places after talks among the government visa authorities and the London-based university finished with the government issuing supplementary visas.

Immigration Allowance Issues

Several hundred of scholars, a significant number from East Asia, had been left in limbo after the university underestimated the applications for places this academic year and exceeded its allowance of CAS digital records allowed by the UK visa officials.

University Apology and Financial Support

UCL offered apologies to those affected, informing them it was "extremely sorry for the disturbance and confusion", and providing to cover £1,000 costs for applications made through the UK immigration system's "super priority service".

We're pleased to confirm our affected foreign scholars that they can at last begin their courses at our university.

Extraordinary Applications

The educational establishment said "an unprecedented increase in applications" was responsible for the surplus intake, and had originally told scholars with confirmed places that they should delay until the following academic year, leading many to complain they experienced financial losses after pre-paying for travel and housing.

Favorable Resolution

Following negotiations between UCL and the UK visa officials at the close of last weekend, students were informed that they would be granted study visas in the end.

An official representative for University College London stated: "We sincerely apologise to all those who have been impacted by the recent period of doubt and we are exceptionally grateful for their patience. Our personnel are now working quickly to communicate with learners personally with information and support.

Applicant Responses

Several applicants reported they had been sent emails from University College London within the last two days indicating their electronic certificates would be released, a crucial requirement to be awarded a student visa. A few reported they had yet to received verification.

One student commented: "I am overjoyed to be able to study in the UK. We were told many different things since last month, it was incredibly challenging. I was already obligated to arranging accommodation in the capital, with no refund available, so I am extremely grateful."

National Consequences

About 200 students from the Chinese mainland were impacted, with a number already in the United Kingdom at the close of the previous month for the commencement of the educational period. Those on taught postgraduate courses were told they had to be on campus by 10 October or lose their spot.

We cannot thank you enough for your patience with this matter and we are truly apologetic for the disturbance and doubt which this will have caused you.