Increase in foreign applications puts pressure on university numbers

Increase in foreign applications puts pressure on university numbers - Joanna Sugden November 3, 2009 The Times

The number of foreign students applying to start university in Britain next year has increased by 17 per cent.

Ucas, the admissions service, warned that an overall rise of 11.6 per cent in early applications means prospective students will face “strong competition” for places.