Students from across the globe still hold the UK’s universities and colleges in the highest regard, with renewed interest in living and learning here as the world emerges from the pandemic.
For 10% of international students, the dream of studying abroad starts before their 11th birthday.
With borders opening up again, insights from a survey completed by 1,300 students planning to study internationally show how experiencing life in a different country, that is safe, with a strong academic reputation, are key motivations. Cultural factors such as the worldwide admiration of the NHS and the English language are also crucial for many considering the UK. For the UK, UCAS forecasts the volume of international undergraduate applicants will increase by 46% to 208,500 by 2026.
