London Business School: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at London Business School. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
London Business School enrolled 1,930 international students in 2024/25, making up 84.8% of the student body (up 5.2% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 1,240 | 1,790 | 69.3% |
| 2015/16 | 1,455 | 2,075 | 70.1% |
| 2016/17 | 1,350 | 1,875 | 72% |
| 2017/18 | 1,380 | 1,915 | 72.1% |
| 2018/19 | 1,580 | 2,075 | 76.1% |
| 2019/20 | 1,835 | 2,305 | 79.6% |
| 2020/21 | 1,965 | 2,460 | 79.9% |
| 2021/22 | 1,875 | 2,390 | 78.5% |
| 2022/23 | 1,870 | 2,300 | 81.3% |
| 2023/24 | 1,885 | 2,255 | 83.6% |
| 2024/25 | 1,930 | 2,275 | 84.8% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 260 | +271% |
| India | 250 | +194% |
| United States | 185 | +16% |
| France | 70 | +40% |
| Germany | 70 | +8% |
| Italy | 70 | +75% |
Want to know what London Business School graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at London Business School.
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 London Business School have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows London Business School enrolled 1,930 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of London Business School's students are international?
International students made up 84.8% of the student body at London Business School in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at London Business School growing?
International enrolment at London Business School has grown by 5.2% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of London Business School's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at London Business School, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from London Business School work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including London Business School, 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.