Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh enrolled 1,225 international students in 2024/25, making up 18.6% of the student body (up 7.5% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 1,100 | 5,270 | 20.9% |
| 2015/16 | 1,080 | 5,285 | 20.4% |
| 2016/17 | 1,110 | 5,210 | 21.3% |
| 2017/18 | 1,075 | 5,175 | 20.8% |
| 2018/19 | 1,115 | 5,225 | 21.3% |
| 2019/20 | 1,140 | 5,130 | 22.2% |
| 2020/21 | 1,230 | 5,915 | 20.8% |
| 2021/22 | 1,185 | 6,250 | 19% |
| 2022/23 | 1,305 | 6,790 | 19.2% |
| 2023/24 | 1,300 | 6,835 | 19% |
| 2024/25 | 1,225 | 6,590 | 18.6% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 355 | +13% |
| Nepal | 120 | +380% |
| Canada | 100 | +100% |
| Nigeria | 75 | +200% |
| United States | 55 | +120% |
| India | 45 | +125% |
Want to know what Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.
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 Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh enrolled 1,225 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh's students are international?
International students made up 18.6% of the student body at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh growing?
International enrolment at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh has grown by 7.5% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh's international students come from?
Ireland is the largest source country for international students at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, 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.