The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the top choices for international students for pursuing their higher education. The nation attracts more than 500,000 international students each year who want to study in the UK. With the United Kingdom ranking as one of the top three countries most international students choose for studies, the following statistics highlight the percentage of international students that make up all UK universities:

• International students make up 6% of the total student population in the UK.
• International students make up 14% of the undergraduate class in the UK.
• International students make up 2% of the postgraduate class in the UK.

The research also discovered the top five subjects chosen by international students.

Top Subjects Chosen by International Students

1. Architecture
2. Business and Administrative Studies
3. Engineering and Technology
4. Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
5. Social Studies
6. Creative Arts and Design
7. Biological Sciences
8. Computer Science and Information System
9. Economics and Econometrics
10. Law

The study also reflected on the number of students that come to study in the UK from Asian countries.

Students from the Top 5 Asian Countries that Come to the UK to Study