The latest national statistics on Higher Education Student Numbers and Graduates produced by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills were released on 14th January 2010 according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics AuthorityUK Statistics Authority

BIS: Higher Education Student Enrolments and Qualifications obtained at Higher Education Institutions in the United Kingdom for the academic year 2008/09

Description[Prepared and published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) in consultation with statisticians in BIS and the Devolved Administrations].

This is an annual publication which shows (a) the total number of students currently studying in HE, and (b) the numbers of students obtaining HE qualifications. Tables show separate figures for each of the home countries. Last year's version of the SFR was published on January 29. The tables show trends over recent years for:
  • total students enrolled on postgraduate and undergraduate courses by home domicile, mode of study and subject;
  • the number of students obtaining postgraduate and undergraduate qualifications
  • the number and proportion of graduates by home domicile, mode of study, gender, subject and class of degree.
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Reference IDHESA SFR142
Coverage Country UK
Date Released14 January 2010
Main Category Education and Skills
Sub CategoryFurther and Higher Education    Click on subcategory link to see if there is later information
TypeStatistical First Release
ContactJessica Ashton  jessica.ashton@bis.gsi.gov.uk  tel: 01325 392605
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