York St John University: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at York St John University. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
York St John University enrolled 4,510 international students in 2024/25, making up 37.1% of the student body (up 645.5% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 605 | 6,550 | 9.2% |
| 2015/16 | 455 | 5,980 | 7.6% |
| 2016/17 | 430 | 5,940 | 7.2% |
| 2017/18 | 330 | 6,250 | 5.3% |
| 2018/19 | 350 | 6,620 | 5.3% |
| 2019/20 | 605 | 7,000 | 8.6% |
| 2020/21 | 945 | 7,580 | 12.5% |
| 2021/22 | 1,355 | 7,935 | 17.1% |
| 2022/23 | 2,605 | 9,275 | 28.1% |
| 2023/24 | 3,740 | 10,905 | 34.3% |
| 2024/25 | 4,510 | 12,150 | 37.1% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 1,525 | — |
| Nigeria | 1,145 | +11350% |
| India | 925 | +18400% |
| Pakistan | 185 | +3600% |
| Sri Lanka | 180 | +3500% |
| United States | 110 | +633% |
Want to know what York St John University graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at York St John University.
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 York St John University have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows York St John University enrolled 4,510 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of York St John University's students are international?
International students made up 37.1% of the student body at York St John University in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at York St John University growing?
International enrolment at York St John University has grown by 645.5% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of York St John University's international students come from?
Nepal is the largest source country for international students at York St John University, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from York St John University work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including York St John University, 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.