New data released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) has revealed that Kaplan’s partner universities are some of the top destinations in the UK for international students.
What are the UK’s most international universities?
HESA collects and analyses data about students in the UK for every academic year. This year’s statistics show that not only are huge numbers of international students choosing to study in the UK, but that many of them are choosing Kaplan’s university partners to study at!
HESA’s list of the most international universities in the UK features an impressive 7 of Kaplan’s university partners:
The University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow, one of the UK’s ‘ancient universities’ ranks 10th in the list. So what makes Glasgow so attractive?
This prestigious institution ranks 11th in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020). It was also named Scottish University of the Year in 2018. It ranks highly in subjects as diverse as Civil Engineering, Nursing and Psychology, so it’s easy to see why students would come from all over the world to study here.
The University of Birmingham
Top 15 in the UK
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
UK's 3rd most targeted university by employers
High Fliers Research 2019
Just behind Glasgow, the University of Birmingham appears at number 11 in the list. This UK red brick university is a member of the elite Russell Group, and a great place to start your career!
The University of Liverpool
Top 16 in the UK
Shanghai Academic Ranking 2019
Top 150 in the world
Shanghai Academic Ranking 2019
Fellow Russell Group member the University of Liverpool ranks 15th in the HESA statistics. This globally respected university is based in the lively city of Liverpool. 93% of Kaplan students surveyed said that Liverpool is a great place for international students (Kaplan student satisfaction survey 2019), so you’re sure to enjoy a warm welcome.
The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham ranks 17th in the list. This red brick university ranks top 20 in the UK as well as top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2020). It also has campuses in China and Malaysia and a diverse network of international alumni. This explains why it is International University of the Year 2019 (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019)!
City, University of London
Top 20 UK university for £ invested in resources and facilities for each student
Guardian University Guide 2020
Fantastic business connections
with leading national and international companies
In the UK’s diverse capital city, London, Kaplan partner university, City, University of London ranks 18th in the list. City is known for its connections with businesses, so it’s a great choice if you’re looking to do an internship or work placement as part of your degree.
The University of Westminster
Top 10 most international university in the UK
QS World University Rankings 2020
Based in the world's #1 student city
QS World Best Student Cities 2019
The University of Westminster ranks a respectable 23rd in the list. Students of the University of Westminster benefit from its fantastic location in London, the world’s top academic city (QS Best Student Cities 2019)!
The University of Bristol
Finally, the University of Bristol ranks 25th in the list. The University is a prestigious Russell Group university, ranks highly for a wide range of subjects, and is home to a global community of students from more than 150 countries. It’s a world top 50 university according to QS World University Rankings 2020, and it’s ranked 8th in the UK (Shanghai Academic Ranking 2019).
Study abroad in the UK with Kaplan
Kaplan can help you gain entry to some of the most international universities in the UK. If you’re interested in studying at any of our fantastic partner institutions, or want to know how a pathway course could help you follow your path to a great degree, explore the links below, or get in touch.
