Higher education in facts and figures: 2023

An overview of the data on students, staff and university finances from our member institutions up to 2022.

Highlights

students

qualifications awarded

members of staff

of graduates in employment or unpaid work 15 months after graduation

Students

In 2021−22, there were 2,717,010 students at UUK member institutions.
Graduates

In 2021–22, UUK members awarded 870,165 qualifications.
Staff

In 2021−22, there were 409,055 staff at UUK member institutions.
Finances

In 2021–22, the total reported income of UUK member institutions was £44.1 billion.
Glossary

A glossary of terms to help you understand our facts and figures.
About this data

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