University of Greater Manchester: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at University of Greater Manchester. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
University of Greater Manchester enrolled 3,195 international students in 2024/25, making up 25.4% of the student body (up 275.9% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 540 | 6,385 | 8.5% |
| 2015/16 | 505 | 6,320 | 8% |
| 2016/17 | 480 | 6,425 | 7.5% |
| 2017/18 | 515 | 6,540 | 7.9% |
| 2018/19 | 585 | 6,945 | 8.4% |
| 2019/20 | 850 | 8,175 | 10.4% |
| 2020/21 | 1,235 | 10,575 | 11.7% |
| 2021/22 | 1,740 | 10,995 | 15.8% |
| 2022/23 | 1,670 | 10,845 | 15.4% |
| 2023/24 | 2,040 | 11,920 | 17.1% |
| 2024/25 | 3,195 | 12,570 | 25.4% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1,490 | +3211% |
| Pakistan | 565 | +1313% |
| India | 345 | +886% |
| United Arab Emirates | 225 | +4400% |
| Bangladesh | 210 | +2000% |
| Nepal | 65 | — |
Want to know what University of Greater Manchester graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at University of Greater Manchester.
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 of Greater Manchester have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows University of Greater Manchester enrolled 3,195 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of University of Greater Manchester's students are international?
International students made up 25.4% of the student body at University of Greater Manchester in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at University of Greater Manchester growing?
International enrolment at University of Greater Manchester has grown by 275.9% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of University of Greater Manchester's international students come from?
Nigeria is the largest source country for international students at University of Greater Manchester, 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 of Greater Manchester work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including University of Greater Manchester, 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.