Universities see surge in applications

03 November, 2009

Another big jump in applications for some of Britain's top universities and courses - with an even bigger surge in interest from overseas students over last year - was revealed yesterday by the first figures for university entry for next year.

Ucas, the university clearing service, said there had been a 10.2 per cent rise in applicants for all courses from UK-based students, a 12.4 per cent increase in applications from non-EU students and a 22.8 per cent increase in applications from the rest of the European Union

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