07/10/2026
No Comments
How many international students are there in the UK?
The PIE compiles the most recent data on the number of international students in the UK, including those in the Graduate Route, along with insights into the leading source markets.
Total number of international students in the UK
According to the latest data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), there were 758,855 international students in UK higher education in 2022/23 – a record high and a 12% rise on the previous year, when there were 675,200.
Top 10 sending markets
As of the 2022/23 academic year, the top 10 countries sending international students to the UK are:
How many former students use the graduate route?
According to the UK government, a total of 159,218 extensions into the Graduate route were granted to main applicants in the year ending September 2024, marking a 52% rise on the previous year, when it was 104,501.
Economic value of international higher education in the UK
The latest statistics from HEPI show the economic benefit of international students rose from £31.3 billion to £41.9 billion between 2018/19 and 2021/22.
Share on:
Recent Articles
07/10/2026
No Comments
07/10/2026
No Comments
07/10/2026
No Comments
Recent Articles
Guidance
Ontario international students face 20% fee hike for compulsory health insurance
Ontario international students face 20% fee hike for compulsory health insurance Every international student enrolled at a major Ontario university must pay at least $156 more for compulsory health insurance,
07/10/2026
No Comments
News
International students bring much more than money to the UK
International students bring much more than money to the UK Catriona McCarthy says enduring personal and professional connections should not be overlooked, while Graham Thompson says university leaders should shoulder
07/10/2026
No Comments
Guidance
Canada tightens student immigration rules as African students face shrinking path to permanent residency
Canada tightens student immigration rules as African students face shrinking path to permanent residency Canada is tightening its international student system as the government cuts study-permit targets and makes the
07/10/2026
No Comments
News
This article is more than 1 month old UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
This article is more than 1 month old UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students Higher education figures call on Labour to reverse tax on fees and
07/10/2026
No Comments
News
UK Home Office revokes Bloomsbury Institute’s student sponsor licence
UK Home Office revokes Bloomsbury Institute’s student sponsor licence In a moment where every UK institution is especially focused on compliance requirements, the Home Office confirmed in a statement last
07/10/2026
No Comments
International Exams
Bloomsbury Institute’s student sponsor licence revoked
Bloomsbury Institute’s student sponsor licence revoked The Bloomsbury Institute, a higher education provider in central London, has had its licence to sponsor international students revoked. The Bloomsbury Institute, a higher
07/10/2026
No Comments