To London, ho!

  Overseas students are increasingly looking to London as their study destination of choice, with 2019-20 representing a record year for international students in the UK capital and reinforcing the city’s position as a top study choice on the global stage.

   According to data released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency, the total number of international students at London’s universities has risen to 135,490, up 8.4 per cent on last academic year to the highest level on record.

   The largest increase was seen by Indian students choosing London, with India rising from third place in 2018-19 to become the second-largest international student market this year. The data reveals that 13,435 Indian students are enrolled at London universities, up 87 per cent on the previous year’s 7,185 students. China maintained its first place rank, while the U.S. dropped to third.

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