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Global outbound student growth at decades-low pace
Study predicts slower growth by 2030.
UK student visas down 5.5 per cent in 2023
Latest data on UK student visas shows dip driven by falling student numbers in India and Nigeria.
UCAS: a slight increase in undergraduate applicants
The number of international applicants increased by 0.7% to 115,730 in 2024.
UK visa statistics show a marked slowdown in student recruitment
Possible drop in international student recruitment for the 23/24 academic year.
Economic conditions in East Asia and the near-term outlook for the UK sector
Challenges for UK universities in student enrollment.
Prior UK study a significant pathway for postgraduate recruitment
HESA data: 15% of new UK postgrads with prior UK study.
Study UK Campaign Evaluation 2022-23
Read our latest campaign evaluation and reflect with us on a year of change.
UK visa statistics show strong growth in the second quarter of 2022, especially in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
The most recent UK student visa data, covering the second quarter of 2022 fro
Newly branded Study UK website
We are pleased to announce that the British Council has launched the newly branded Study UK website on 20 July with a fresh look.
UCAS statistics show growth in non-EU undergraduate applications, but continued decline in the EU
Statistics recently released by UCAS show an increase in the total number of
UK student visa data for January-March 2022 shows continued growth
A new batch of UK student visa data, covering the first quarter of 2022 from January to March, was released on May 26th. The data shows that 56,027 sponsored study visas were issued to main applicants in the first quarter of the year – up 43 per cent over the first quarter of 2021, and higher than the same period of any previous year. While this data shows a strong growth trend in many countries, readers should note that the UK’s academic year means that only a small minority of UK student visas are issued in Q1.
British Council student data tools updated to cover data for the 2020/21 academic year and from alternative providers
We are pleased to announce that the student data tool on the British Council'
Consultancy: training for agents and counsellors
Develop a module on UK accommodation and living costs.
Consultancy: conduct a CPD needs analysis in Indonesia
Help inform the development of CPD programmes for in-service ELT teachers.
CLOSED: Grants for UK-Japan research collaborations
Call for proposals of bilateral research in transformative technologies and tomorrow's talent.
Call for experts in gender and higher education
In preparation for potential new FCDO programme in female empowerment.
Engage with global UK alumni online
Host a virtual booth at our online festival for international students who have studied in the UK.
Research opportunity: understanding MRQs
Tender for research on mutual recognition of qualification agreements.