Over than 458,000 international students make the UK the world’s second most popular study destination. Among thousands of overseas students, there are also are a relatively high number of students from Ghana.
Based on the latest enrollment statistics covering the 2017/18 academic year, the UK universities counted exactly 1,475 Ghanese students. As such, they were the largest group of African students in the UK. Only Egypt (2,570) and Kenya (2,190) counted for more students in the UK.
The annual statistical report about international enrollment in the UK also provided other insights into these statistics.
By academic level, the majority of Ghanaian students attending university in the UK were enrolled in postgraduate degrees. Of the total number of 1,475 students, 1,080 of them were pursuing a postgraduate degree, statistics read.
On the other hand, undergraduate candidates accounted for 395 students from Ghana. In percentage terms, it meant that 72% of Ghanese students in UK universities during 2017/18 were studying for postgraduate degrees.
By region of higher education provider England was the most popular study choice for Ghanaian students. As shown in the statistics, last 1,150 students were attending English universities, compared to 250 students in Scotland, 60 in Wales and only 15 in Northern Ireland.
The UK is currently working toward a more appealing international education strategy which would see the number of overseas students increase by 30% in the near future, in order to maintain its ranking in the international higher education market.
In line with this goal, they’re taking a set of measures, including an intensive promotional campaign and a facilitated student visa policy. Moreover, they are re-considering international fees for non-EU students. All that in mind, it is likely that students from Ghana and other African countries will gain fantastic momentum and their number in UK universities will increase significantly.
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