University of Glasgow: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Glasgow. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Glasgow enrolled 13,880 international students in 2024/25, making up 35.9% of the student body (up 32.3% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 7,335 | 26,815 | 27.4% |
| 2015/16 | 7,635 | 27,220 | 28% |
| 2016/17 | 8,235 | 28,615 | 28.8% |
| 2017/18 | 8,815 | 29,725 | 29.7% |
| 2018/19 | 9,685 | 30,805 | 31.4% |
| 2019/20 | 10,490 | 32,465 | 32.3% |
| 2020/21 | 13,245 | 37,145 | 35.7% |
| 2021/22 | 17,390 | 42,980 | 40.5% |
| 2022/23 | 15,200 | 39,755 | 38.2% |
| 2023/24 | 12,935 | 38,125 | 33.9% |
| 2024/25 | 13,880 | 38,710 | 35.9% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 7,200 | +300% |
| United States | 1,030 | +129% |
| India | 975 | +680% |
| Kuwait | 230 | +667% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 210 | +11% |
| Malaysia | 210 | +17% |
Want to know what Glasgow graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Glasgow.
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 Glasgow have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Glasgow enrolled 13,880 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Glasgow's students are international?
International students made up 35.9% of the student body at Glasgow in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Glasgow growing?
International enrolment at Glasgow has grown by 32.3% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Glasgow's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at Glasgow, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Glasgow work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Glasgow, 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.