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500 Indian students sue 36 UK universities over COVID education payment dispute
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Published on 24 April 2026
They say in person promises turned into online classes
About 500 Indian students are part of a group lawsuit against 36 UK universities, arguing they paid for in-person education during COVID-19 but instead received online teaching and saw facilities shut. The students are seeking compensation for the reduced value of what they bought, underscoring how debt and a disrupted learning experience may still trigger legal battles post-pandemic.
- Around 500 Indian students are among claimants suing 36 UK universities
- They allege fees for in-person learning were effectively replaced by online classes
- Facilities closures during COVID are central to the compensation demand
- The case reflects lingering student debt and dissatisfaction after disruptions
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