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Known for his supportive approach, Harish helps students choose the right universities.

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Dinesh

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His leadership helps students secure admissions at leading global universities.

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A committed counselor, Imbresh helps students navigate applications, scholarships, and visas.

He ensures students have a seamless transition to their dream universities.

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Stefin is an experienced overseas education consultant, dedicated to helping students achieve their study abroad dreams.

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Gideon, an experienced expert, is passionate and excels at making the perfect study abroad choices for the students.

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As the driving force behind the Coimbatore branch, he ensures consistent success.

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Insha fosters a positive environment and provides consistent, up-to-date guidance, ensuring a high success rate.

Insha ensures that her students receive the best possible options for their future.

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Pritika’s soft-spoken yet intelligent approach makes her exceptional in providing top-notch student service and timely assistance.

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Her expertise ensures that students receive guidance that support their unique ambitions.

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Varshini’s meticulous attention to detail and conciseguidance ensure that students receive tailored support.

She built strong relationships with students through her exceptional personalized service.

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Akash

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Nivedha

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Julia

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How Many International Students Go To Uk Every Year

United Kingdom is consistently increasing its popularity towards international students who wish to pursue their qualification in any one of the top-notch universities in UK. The answer for why international students prefer UK as their study destination is, because of world-recognized universities, highly-skilled academic staffs and culturally diverse environment. GoUK will provide the latest details about the number of international students in UK. Below you will find the latest international student numbers in the UK

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Statistics of International Students in UK

According to Higher Education Statistics 2019/2020, there are currently 505,645 international students are pursuing their degree in UK. Based on the previous year statistics, there is an increase in latest international student numbers in UK which encompassed a total of 485,520.

Number of international students in UK 2020 who acquired Tier 4 visa in September was 280,998. This shows that there is a rapid increase of 17% in granting Tier 4 visa to the international students when compared to 2011. The total number of students enrolled in UK Universities as of from 2019/2020, is 2,483,670, including both international as well as UK students. It is 2.5% increase from 2018/19.

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International students in UK statistics 2020

According to the statistics taken in UK, total number of international students in UK is currently 505,645, as of 2019/2020. Among them 352,920 students are from countries outside the European Union and 152,725 students are from other countries of the European Union excluding UK.

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Statistics of Non-EU International Students in UK

The majority of international students are coming from non-EU countries. Around 120,385 students are enrolled in top-class universities in UK. 36% of non-EU international students in UK are from China. India stands in 2nd position among the top countries of non-EU students in UK, with a total of 28,185 students. The United States falls in 3rd position with 21,820 students who are pursuing their degree in UK. Hong-Kong and Malaysia are placed in fourth and fifth position with a total of 16,135 students; while the remaining countries such as Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Singapore, and Thailand send a total of 14,835 students.

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UK Universities With Most International Students

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University College London 17,990
The University of Manchester 13,750
The University of Edinburgh 12,025
King’s College London 11,175
University of Glasgow 8,815
University of Oxford 8,210
University of Cambridge 7,050
University of Westminster 6,375
University of Aberdeen 4,780
University of York 4,075

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Most Popular Subjects for International Students in UK

The most popular subjects for international students in UK are Business & Administrative studies, Social studies and Creative Arts. According to 2019/2020 statistics, around 138,135 international students in UK were pursuing Business & Administrative studies. This makes MBA degree in UK as one of the top choice for international students. Around 45,145 international students were enrolled in Social studies. In the field of Creative Arts, there were a total of 32,890 international students.

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Postgraduate-Taught Level International students in UK

Universities in UK saw an increase of 19,605 postgraduate students coming from non-EU countries compared to 2018-2019. 45% of full-time postgraduate students from non-EU countries had the highest percentage of international students in UK. Universities in England have the highest percentage of non-EU students.

According to the latest statistics by HESA, around 92,200 international students were enrolled in full-time undergraduate programmes in UK who are coming from other EU countries. Additionally 165,635 international students are from outside EU.

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Percentage of International Students in UK Universities
Arts University Bournemouth 14.3%
Bath 16.9%
Bedfordshire 10.9%
Birmingham 9.0%
Bournemouth 6.4%
Bristol 11.7%
Brunel 14.2%
Buckingham 22.5%
Cambridge 11.6%
City, University of London 15.3%
Coventry 22.7%
De Montfort 10.1%
Durham 14.3%
East Anglia 11.2%
Edinburgh 18.4%
Essex 19.3%
Glasgow 13.0%
Glasgow School of Art 19.9%
Goldsmiths 11.9%
Greenwich 12.3%
Guildhall School of Music and Drama 16.2%
Heriot-Watt 10.7%
Hertfordshire 9.7%
Huddersfield 12.6%
Imperial College London 24.0%
Kent 14.6%
King's College London 18.4%
Lancaster 20.5%
Leeds 9.5%
Leeds Arts University 8.2%
Leicester 11.1%
Liverpool 18.9%
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts 21.3%
London School of Economics 21.2%
London South Bank 4.7%
Loughborough 8.8%
Manchester 19.1%
Middlesex 13.1%
Newcastle 9.7%
Northampton 8.2%
Northumbria 6.5%
Nottingham 11.4%
Oxford 8.9%
Oxford Brookes 9.5%
Plymouth 6.6%
Queen Margaret 11.2%
Queen Mary 15.8%
Reading 14.1%
Robert Gordon 10.2%
Rose Bruford College 18.9%
Royal Academy of Music 19.4%
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama 11.9%
Royal College of Music 20.4%
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 20.9%
Royal Holloway 17.6%
Royal Northern College of Music 15.1%
Royal Veterinary College 15.4%
Salford 4.8%
Sheffield 12.5%
SOAS University of London 13.9%
Solent University 12.8%
Southampton 11.7%
St Andrews 27.4%
Staffordshire 1.8%
Stirling 7.4%
Sunderland 13.7%
Surrey 18.0%
Sussex 17.8%
Swansea 11.4%
Trinity Laban 15.6%
University College London 19.6%

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