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Higher education in the UK

Statistics report about higher education in the United Kingdom

This report presents statistics and facts about higher education and employment in the UK. With chapters covering students, universities, and student finance, the report gives a detailed insight into life after statutory education in the UK.

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Students

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  • Premium Statistic University applicants in the United Kingdom 1994-2025
  • Premium Statistic Number of students enrolled in the United Kingdom 2000-2025
  • Premium Statistic Number of university enrollments in the UK 2024/25, by subject
  • Premium Statistic Leading EU countries studying in the UK 2023/24
  • Premium Statistic Leading non-EU countries studying in the UK 2023/24

Graduates

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  • Basic Statistic Percentage of undergraduate degrees awarded each grade in the UK 2011-2025
  • Basic Statistic Average annual salary of graduates and non-graduates in England 2007-2024
  • Basic Statistic Employment rate of graduates and non-graduates in England 2007-2024
  • Premium Forecast Share of MPs who graduated from university UK 1979-2019, by party

Universities

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  • Basic Statistic Leading UK universities 2026
  • Basic Statistic Number of higher education institutions in the UK 2016-2024
  • Premium Statistic Universities with the most students in the UK 2024/25
  • Premium Statistic Annual expenditure of universities in the UK 1993-2023

Student Finance

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  • Basic Statistic Government spending on higher education in the UK 2010-2025
  • Basic Statistic Average student loan debt in the UK 2000-2026
  • Basic Statistic Outstanding debt of student loans in the UK 2013-2026
  • Premium Statistic Tuition fees as a share of higher education income in the UK 2008-2025

International Comparisons

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  • Premium Statistic International student share of higher-ed population worldwide in 2022, by country
  • Basic Statistic Expenditure on higher education per student worldwide 2023, by country
  • Basic Statistic Degrees earned in higher education U.S. 1950-2032
  • Premium Statistic Share of population aged 15-64 that are university graduates in Europe 2024
  • Basic Statistic Share of population aged 30-34 that are university graduates in Europe 2024
  • Basic Statistic Share of population that are university graduates in the EU 2002-2024, by age
  • Premium Statistic Number of degree graduates in the EU 2023, by field of study
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