AA School of Architecture: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at AA School of Architecture. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
AA School of Architecture enrolled 820 international students in 2024/25, making up 93.2% of the student body (up 10.8% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 395 | 470 | 84% |
| 2016/17 | 380 | 450 | 84.4% |
| 2017/18 | 615 | 710 | 86.6% |
| 2018/19 | 680 | 775 | 87.7% |
| 2019/20 | 740 | 830 | 89.2% |
| 2020/21 | 870 | 965 | 90.2% |
| 2021/22 | 910 | 1,010 | 90.1% |
| 2022/23 | 925 | 1,000 | 92.5% |
| 2023/24 | 850 | 925 | 91.9% |
| 2024/25 | 820 | 880 | 93.2% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 225 | +463% |
| India | 105 | +950% |
| Turkey | 75 | +1400% |
| Korea (South) | 30 | +50% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 25 | +0% |
| Greece | 20 | +300% |
Want to know what AA School of Architecture graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at AA School of Architecture.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does AA School of Architecture have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows AA School of Architecture enrolled 820 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of AA School of Architecture's students are international?
International students made up 93.2% of the student body at AA School of Architecture in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at AA School of Architecture growing?
International enrolment at AA School of Architecture has grown by 10.8% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of AA School of Architecture's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at AA School of Architecture, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from AA School of Architecture work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including AA School of Architecture, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.