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Further education statistics
The following is a selection of statistical information about international students in UK Further Education (FE), based on the data collected within the devolved administrations of the UK. Note: country of domicile is not a required field for reporting of students in further education, so the accuracy of the figures is uncertain.
For further detail, contact the relevant agency from the sources of statistical information listed below.
List of tables
- Numbers of international students in FE in England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland
- Main source countries for international students in UK FE
1. Numbers of international students in FE in England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland
| International students in FE in 2006-07 | |||
| country | EU (excl UK) | non-EU | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 38,455 | 35,005 | 73,460 |
| Scotland | 3,100 | 2,465 | 5,565 |
| Wales | 740 | 305 | 1,045 |
| Northern Ireland | 4,090* | 180 | 4,270 |
| Total | 46,385 | 37,955 | 84,340 |
* The EU students in Northern Ireland are almost exclusively from the Republic of Ireland
Note: The data in this table have been rounded to the nearest 5. As a consequence, some totals may appear not to add up.
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| country | No of students (2006- 07) |
|---|---|
| Poland | 16,455 |
| India | 4,735 |
| Ireland | 4,580 |
| China (People's Republic) | 3,985 |
| Spain | 3,970 |
| Italy | 3,355 |
| France | 3,050 |
| Slovakia | 2,615 |
| Germany, Federal Republic of | 2,380 |
| Czech Republic | 2,100 |
| Pakistan | 1,920 |
| Lithuania | 1,480 |
| Hungary | 1,375 |
| Portugal | 1,260 |
| Japan | 1,230 |
| Nigeria | 1,085 |
Sources of statistical information
UKCISA does not collect or hold statistical data on international students. Data can be obtained from the following:
For FE statistics for England:Learning and Skills Council
Cheylesmore HouseQuinton Road
Coventry
CV1 2WT
tel: 0845 019 4170
fax: 024 7686 3100
Email: info@lsc.gov.uk
www.lsc.gov.uk
For statistics for Scotland:
Scottish Funding Council for Further & Higher Education
Donaldson House97 Haymarket Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12 5HD
tel: 0131 313 6500
www.sfc.ac.uk
For Statistics for Wales:
Department for Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills
Welsh Assembly GovernmentFfynnon Las
The Orchards
Ilex Close
Llanishen
Cardiff
CF14 5EZ
Tel: 029 2092 6000
http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills
For Statistics for Northern Ireland
Department for Employment and Learning
Adelaide House39/49 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8FD
Tel: (028) 902 57606
www.delni.gov.uk/statistics
Education UK Marketing
British CouncilBridgewater House
58 Whitworth St
Manchester
M1 6BB
Tel: 0161 957 7069
http://educationuk.britishcouncil.org/
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