After a record number of applications to UK universities, hundreds of thousands of students across the country have been admitted to their first-choice universities, with more anticipated to find places as Clearing opens today.
- 19% more 18 year olds in the UK have gained a place at their firm or insurance choice compared to 2019 (the last year examinations were held).
- 425,830 students have been accepted into university or college – an increase of 16,870 compared to 2019.
- 46,850 students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted- an increase of 3,770 on 2019
