University of Warwick: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Warwick. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Warwick enrolled 9,475 international students in 2024/25, making up 34% of the student body (down 5.7% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 7,425 | 23,685 | 31.3% |
| 2015/16 | 8,440 | 24,665 | 34.2% |
| 2016/17 | 8,455 | 25,045 | 33.8% |
| 2017/18 | 8,990 | 25,705 | 35% |
| 2018/19 | 9,580 | 26,080 | 36.7% |
| 2019/20 | 10,045 | 26,825 | 37.4% |
| 2020/21 | 10,305 | 28,110 | 36.7% |
| 2021/22 | 11,065 | 28,825 | 38.4% |
| 2022/23 | 10,955 | 29,075 | 37.7% |
| 2023/24 | 10,830 | 29,435 | 36.8% |
| 2024/25 | 9,475 | 27,880 | 34% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 3,590 | +112% |
| India | 1,575 | +206% |
| Malaysia | 390 | -10% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 315 | -44% |
| Spain | 205 | +105% |
| United Arab Emirates | 195 | +117% |
Want to know what Warwick graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Warwick.
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 Warwick have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Warwick enrolled 9,475 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Warwick's students are international?
International students made up 34% of the student body at Warwick in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Warwick growing?
International enrolment at Warwick has fallen by 5.7% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Warwick's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at Warwick, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Warwick work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Warwick, 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.