Study Group: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Study Group. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Study Group enrolled 1,945 international students in 2024/25, making up 100% of the student body (down 34.6% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 2,975 | 2,975 | 100% |
| 2020/21 | 2,560 | 2,560 | 100% |
| 2021/22 | 3,040 | 3,040 | 100% |
| 2022/23 | 2,165 | 2,165 | 100% |
| 2023/24 | 1,890 | 1,890 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 1,945 | 1,945 | 100% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 655 | -66% |
| Pakistan | 245 | +113% |
| Nepal | 185 | +236% |
| India | 145 | -38% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 55 | -27% |
| Taiwan | 55 | +22% |
Want to know what Study Group graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Study Group.
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 Study Group have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Study Group enrolled 1,945 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Study Group's students are international?
International students made up 100% of the student body at Study Group in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Study Group growing?
International enrolment at Study Group has fallen by 34.6% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Study Group's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at Study Group, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Study Group work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Study Group, 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.