In the academic year 2020-2021 the total number of students increased by 2% to about 2.4 million. Among them - 10% of "foreign" students pay full tuition, and only 2% of students from European countries pay the same amount of tuition as the citizens of Britain.
Among students who are British citizens, the number of white students has not changed since 2014-15 and was about 75%, while the number of black students increased from 6% to 7%. Private school enrollment rose from 105,000 to 113,000 and public schools from 984,000 to 1.1 million.
By 2030, the British government plans to increase the number of international students to 600,000.
Britain has for years been one of the most popular places for students from around the world to study. Great Britain, which is not only one of the centers of business, science, politics and culture, but also is located in a very convenient location. The combination of these factors is the main criterion why many school and university graduates consider the UK as a place where they would like to continue their studies.
The decisive factor, of course, is the large number of distinguished educational institutions located in England.
All of these colleges offer a huge number of opportunities to get a better education and further career prospects. And the convenient location allows you to be in the heart of the action.
Many students when choosing a place to study think about job prospects. In this respect, Britain has almost no competitors, because most large companies have offices and centers there. Almost all UK students after graduation from their universities plan to move to major cities. So studying in the country where you plan your career has its advantages.
Of the disadvantages, students point out the cost of housing and the high overall level of expenses. However, many see these costs as an investment in their future.