The BBC report that the number of student places at Welsh universities will be capped next year for the first time:
Professor Philip Gummett, Chief Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, said recruitment had to be controlled.
Applications to some universities are up over 30% this year, leading to fears thousands of students could miss out on a place.
Prof Gummett said the cap was needed because of the cost of student support.
A Welsh Government spokesperson admitted that the new policy was down to them:
“We gave an indication in HEFCW’s remit letter that they needed to look at the question of unbudgeted student places.
“To maintain opportunities for access, standards of provision and the quality of the learner experience, HEFCW has been asked to take the necessary measures to ensure institutions minimise the recruitment of students beyond agreed numbers.”
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