This report by Universities UK has found no concerns that universities are watering down entry requirements for international students applying to foundation courses.
It follows accusations that universities had been lowering standards to recruit overseas students, who pay higher fees. Universities can get more money from international students because their tuition fees are not capped like those of domestic students.
The review said entry requirements were broadly the same for international students and UK students on equivalent courses.
However, it found those from overseas had more opportunities to resit exams than A-level students.
QAA assessed programmes at 34 universities that volunteered to take part.
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