University for the Creative Arts: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at University for the Creative Arts. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
University for the Creative Arts enrolled 2,210 international students in 2024/25, making up 14.6% of the student body (up 33.5% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 670 | 4,805 | 13.9% |
| 2015/16 | 695 | 4,805 | 14.5% |
| 2016/17 | 780 | 6,180 | 12.6% |
| 2017/18 | 850 | 6,620 | 12.8% |
| 2018/19 | 1,080 | 6,615 | 16.3% |
| 2019/20 | 1,655 | 6,765 | 24.5% |
| 2020/21 | 2,125 | 8,420 | 25.2% |
| 2021/22 | 2,670 | 9,430 | 28.3% |
| 2022/23 | 3,545 | 11,140 | 31.8% |
| 2023/24 | 2,510 | 11,775 | 21.3% |
| 2024/25 | 2,210 | 15,110 | 14.6% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 575 | +619% |
| India | 475 | +2275% |
| Nepal | 350 | — |
| Nigeria | 85 | +750% |
| Sri Lanka | 70 | — |
| Pakistan | 40 | — |
Want to know what University for the Creative Arts graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at University for the Creative Arts.
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 University for the Creative Arts have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows University for the Creative Arts enrolled 2,210 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of University for the Creative Arts's students are international?
International students made up 14.6% of the student body at University for the Creative Arts in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at University for the Creative Arts growing?
International enrolment at University for the Creative Arts has grown by 33.5% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of University for the Creative Arts's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at University for the Creative Arts, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from University for the Creative Arts work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including University for the Creative Arts, 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.