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.

UCAS will suggest reforms that could mean offers for places at UK institutions will be based on students' actual grades rather than teachers’ predictions.

A new institution in the UK has been given degree awarding powers and will offer an innovative syllabus that cuts across a number of disciplines. 

UCAS has announced a move into the international postgraduate student market with the acquisition of the MO University Assistant app, which will see UCAS relaunch this "university PA in your pocket" platform from January 2021.