Some 79% of UK school leavers have gained a place at their chosen university or college, while the total number of international students accepted has dropped by 2% as this year’s A-level results are released.
It follows concerns that domestic students could be overlooked by universities, especially Russell Group institutions, in favour of international applicants who pay higher tuition fees.
“We just do not see that,” said UCAS chief executive Clare Marchant, speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today program.
“In fact, international placed applicants at this point look a couple of percentage points down on last year.
