UK-bound international students need more support and guidance, according to a report from the country's application operator UCAS.

UCAS data has shown a 19% rise in non-EU international student numbers accepting places at universities in Wales in the 2021 admissions cycle.

Applications made to UK institutions by October 15 via UCAS have seen a drop of 16% from the EU while numbers from non-EU countries have remained stable, statistics from the UK university application process operator have suggested.

International students in the UK contribute £28.8 billion to the country's coffers annually – an equivalent of every citizen being on average of £390 better off – new analysis has revealed.

UCAS reported a 56% decline in accepted applicants from EU countries this year, falling to 9,820, but non-EU applications saw a 9% rise to 37,310.

UK universities have seen an increase in applications and corresponding offers compared to last year, new data from UCAS has shown. 

The UK’s flexibility and the quality of its education makes it an attractive choice for international students, delegates heard at UKCISA’s 2021 conference.

UCAS has seen a 17% rise from international applicants from outside the EU for the UK autumn intake, while EU applicants dipped, latest figures indicate.