UK university applications from 18-year-olds fell 0.9% this year, the lowest since 2020.

Applications from UK 18-year-olds to selective universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, have dropped by 0.9% this year, marking the lowest number since 2020. The decline, particularly in medicine applications, is attributed to ongoing financial concerns for universities, stemming from frozen tuition fees and fewer international students. However, international undergraduate applications rose by 4.7%, indicating strong global interest in UK higher education.

November 07, 2024
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