A record number of US students have applied to study undergraduate degrees in the UK next year, figures reveal. Experts had previously suggested that UK institutions might benefit from international students being put off by Donald Trump’s new administration. This was a 12 per cent increase on the year before, and the most since comparable records began in 2006. This was a 5 per cent increase on 2023 and also the highest level since at least 2009 – despite total visa numbers from around the world falling. ADVERTISEMENTUniversities UK said the increase in demand to study in the UK is positive, following a turbulent period for international student recruitment.

Source: The Times March 10, 2025 08:02 UTC