UK higher education applicants to rise to 1mn a year by 2030, warns UCAS

UK higher education applicants are set to rise up to 30% each year, hitting 1mn by 2030, warns UCAS, calling for targeted efforts to increase university places.

March 27, 2023 . 10:28 AM

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UCAS warns that UK higher education applicants will rise by up to 30% each year to reach 1mn by 2030.
Universities will need to expand the number of places they offer while maintaining educational standards.
Real-terms funding for higher education is falling, which could limit the supply of quality places.
New places could be created on undergraduate degrees, further education or apprenticeships.
International student applicants are predicted to increase by 60% by 2030.