UCAS applications from international school graduates are growing faster than overall international undergraduate applications, research has suggested.

Latest data from UCAS in the UK shows a slight decline in international students accepted to undergraduate courses for the next academic year.

Some 79% of UK school leavers have gained a place at their chosen university or college, while the total number of international students accepted has dropped by 2%.

The proportion of international students applying to undergraduate courses at UK universities is largely level with previous years, UCAS has reiterated.

Statistics released by UCAS today have revealed that the total number of international applicants to UK universities has increased by 2.4%, but domestic student applications have dropped.

The number of international students applying for UK undergraduate courses via UCAS has increased by 3% after a slump during the pandemic.

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The number of international students applying through UCAS has increased by 3% since last year, the application process operator has said.