The University of East Anglia: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at The University of East Anglia. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
The University of East Anglia enrolled 2,430 international students in 2024/25, making up 14.3% of the student body (down 30.5% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 4,065 | 16,165 | 25.1% |
| 2015/16 | 4,025 | 16,145 | 24.9% |
| 2016/17 | 3,945 | 17,195 | 22.9% |
| 2017/18 | 3,810 | 17,805 | 21.4% |
| 2018/19 | 3,795 | 17,920 | 21.2% |
| 2019/20 | 3,495 | 18,035 | 19.4% |
| 2020/21 | 3,055 | 18,975 | 16.1% |
| 2021/22 | 3,095 | 19,130 | 16.2% |
| 2022/23 | 3,055 | 18,540 | 16.5% |
| 2023/24 | 3,425 | 18,390 | 18.6% |
| 2024/25 | 2,430 | 16,945 | 14.3% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 655 | -59% |
| India | 235 | +488% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 210 | -49% |
| Pakistan | 150 | +900% |
| Nigeria | 115 | +77% |
| Japan | 75 | -6% |
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 The University of East Anglia have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows The University of East Anglia enrolled 2,430 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of The University of East Anglia's students are international?
International students made up 14.3% of the student body at The University of East Anglia in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at The University of East Anglia growing?
International enrolment at The University of East Anglia has fallen by 30.5% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of The University of East Anglia's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at The University of East Anglia, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from The University of East Anglia work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including The University of East Anglia, 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.