Admittedly, the UK had a points based system for a number of immigration programs for a decade now. It was points based when i got ILR there just before moving to Canada, and that was over 7 years ago.Canada seems to have taught every country how to effectively use a point based immigration system. UK now uses a point based system for their study visa plus they now offer 2years post study permit (could be up to 4years) to live and work in the UK.
The world economy is bleeding. The story might change for those in the US as well if Trump loses in the next election.
https://www.businessinsider.in/education/news/uks-new-visa-rules-make-it-easier-for-international-students-to-study-and-work-now/articleshow/78127748.cms