SynopsisInternational enrolments on UK Master of Research (MRes) courses have surged by 135% in one year, with non-UK students rising from 2,485 to 6,085. This increase follows a ban on dependents for most international students, exempting postgraduate research. Several universities, including Wolverhampton and Gloucestershire, saw significant jumps in MRes intake, with some launching new, fee-generating courses.

Source: The Times February 17, 2026 09:05 UTC