Inbound Mobility Past Years
Archived Data
Higher Education Sector | Inbound Mobility | Outbound Mobility
2010/11
Total international student enrollment: 480,755
Types of institutions surveyed: All public and one private higher education institutions
Top 10 places of origin and percentage of total international student enrollment:
| Rank | Place of Origin | Number of Students | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 71,400 | 14.9% |
| 2 | India | 40,890 | 8.5% |
| 3 | United States | 24,605 | 5.1% |
| 4 | Germany | 20,755 | 4.3% |
| 5 | Nigeria | 18,325 | 3.8% |
| 6 | France | 18,115 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Ireland | 17,455 | 3.6% |
| 8 | Malaysia | 14,865 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Greece | 12,760 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Cyprus | 11,620 | 2.4% |
| All Others | 229,965 | 47.8% |
2009/2010
Total international student enrollment: 455,600
Types of institutions surveyed: All public and one private higher education institutions
Top 10 places of origin and percentage of total international student enrollment:
| Rank | Place of Origin | Number of Students | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 60,705 | 13.3% |
| 2 | India | 40,470 | 8.9% |
| 3 | United States | 23,705 | 5.2% |
| 4 | Germany | 19,590 | 4.3% |
| 5 | France | 18,575 | 4.1% |
| 6 | Nigeria | 17,750 | 3.9% |
| 7 | Ireland | 17,150 | 3.8% |
| 8 | Malaysia | 14,840 | 3.3% |
| 9 | Greece | 12,945 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Cyprus | 11,450 | 2.5% |
| All Others | 218,420 | 47.9% |
2008/09
Total international student enrollment: 415,585
Types of institutions surveyed: Public only
100% of the institutions surveyed include international students.
Number of international students, by level of study:
Undergraduate: 209,880
Graduate/post-graduate: 205,705
Top 10 sending places of origin and percentage of total international student enrollment
| Rank | Place of Origin | Number of Students | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 50,460 | 12.1% |
| 2 | India | 36,105 | 8.7% |
| 3 | United States | 21,815 | 5.2% |
| 4 | Germany | 17,980 | 4.3% |
| 5 | France | 17,660 | 4.2% |
| 6 | Ireland | 15,850 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Nigeria | 15,105 | 3.6% |
| 8 | Greece | 13,380 | 3.2% |
| 9 | Malaysia | 13,355 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Pakistan | 10,190 | 2.5% |
| All Others | 203,685 | 49.2% |
Top Fields of Study
| Rank | Field of Study | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business and Management | 109,275 |
| 2 | Engineering | 51,140 |
| 3 | Social Sciences | 35,340 |
| 4 | Physical and Life Sciences | 32,105 |
| 5 | Health Professions | 31,785 |
| 6 | Mathematics and Computer Sciences | 30,845 |
| 7 | Fine and Applied Arts | 20,850 |
| 8 | Education | 14,555 |
| 9 | Humanities | 11,065 |
| 10 | Agriculture | 2,435 |
Source: The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) as reported by the British Council
2007/08
Total international student enrollment: 389,330 (2008)
Types of institutions surveyed: Public only
60% of the institutions surveyed include international students.
Number of international students, by level of study:
Undergraduate: 198,240
Graduate/post-graduate: 191,090
Top 10 sending places of origin and percentage of total international student enrollment
| Rank | Place of Origin | Number of Students | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 49,090 | 12.6% |
| 2 | India | 27,905 | 7.2% |
| 3 | United States | 21,985 | 5.6% |
| 4 | Germany | 17,425 | 4.5% |
| 5 | France | 17,135 | 4.4% |
| 6 | Ireland | 15,800 | 4.1% |
| 7 | Greece | 14,205 | 3.6% |
| 8 | Nigeria | 12,680 | 3.3% |
| 9 | Malaysia | 12,435 | 3.2% |
| 10 | Hong Kong | 10,250 | 2.6% |
| All Others | 190,420 | 48.9% |
Top Fields of Study
| Rank | Field of Study | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business and Management | 98,865 |
| 2 | Engineering | 47,610 |
| 3 | Social Sciences | 33,445 |
| 4 | Health Professions | 30,745 |
| 5 | Physical and Life Sciences | 29,870 |
| 6 | Mathematics and Computer Sciences | 28,035 |
| 7 | Fine and Applied Arts | 20,050 |
| 8 | Education | 13,055 |
| 9 | Humanities | 10,370 |
| 10 | Agriculture | 2,545 |
Source: The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) as reported by the British Council
2007
Total international student enrollment: 376,190
Do these counts of international students reflect both public and private institutions? Public only
100% of the institutions surveyed include international students.
Top 10 places of origin and percentage of total international student enrollment
| Rank | Place of Origin | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 13.3% |
| 2 | India | 6.4% |
| 3 | United States | 5.9% |
| 4 | Germany | 4.6% |
| 5 | France | 4.5% |
| 6 | Ireland | 4.3% |
| 7 | Greece | 4.3% |
| 8 | Malaysia | 3.2% |
| 9 | Nigeria | 3.0% |
| 10 | Hong Kong | 2.6% |
| All Others | 47.9% |
Source: The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) as reported by the British Council
2006
Total international student enrollment: 356,080
Do these counts of international students reflect both public and private institutions? Public only
100% of the institutions surveyed include international students.
Top 10 places of origin and percentage of total international student enrollment
| Rank | Place of Origin | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 14.0% |
| 2 | United States | 6.0% |
| 3 | India | 5.4% |
| 4 | Greece | 5.0% |
| 5 | Ireland | 4.7% |
| 6 | France | 4.7% |
| 7 | Germany | 4.7% |
| 8 | Malaysia | 3.2% |
| 9 | Nigeria | 2.7% |
| 10 | Hong Kong | 2.7% |
| All Others | 46.9% |
Source: The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) as reported by the British Council
2005
Total international student enrollment: 344,335
Do these counts of international students reflect both public and private institutions? Public only (one private higher education institution included)
100% of the institutions surveyed include international students.
Top 10 places of origin and percentage of total international student enrollment
| Rank | Place of Origin | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 15.4% |
| 2 | United States | 6.2% |
| 3 | Greece | 5.8% |
| 4 | India | 4.9% |
| 5 | Ireland | 4.8% |
| 6 | France | 4.6% |
| 7 | Germany | 4.6% |
| 8 | Malaysia | 3.3% |
| 9 | Hong Kong | 3.2% |
| 10 | Spain | 2.5% |
| All Others | 44.7% |
Source: The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) as reported by the British Council
2004
Total international student enrollment: 325,760
Do these counts of international students reflect both public and private institutions? Public only (one private higher education institution included)
100% of the institutions surveyed include international students.
Top 10 places of origin and percentage of total international student enrollment
| Rank | Place of Origin | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 14.8% |
| 2 | Greece | 7.1% |
| 3 | United States | 6.1% |
| 4 | France | 4.8% |
| 5 | Germany | 4.7% |
| 6 | Ireland | 4.5% |
| 7 | India | 4.5% |
| 8 | Malaysia | 3.3% |
| 9 | Hong Kong | 3.3% |
| 10 | Spain | 2.7% |
| All Others | 44.2% |
2003
Total international student enrollment: 305,395
Do these counts of international students reflect both public and private institutions? Public only
100% of the institutions surveyed include international students.
Top 10 places of origin and percentage of total international student enrollment
| Rank | Place of Origin | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 12.0% |
| 2 | Greece | 9.0% |
| 3 | United States | 5.0% |
| 4 | Germany | 5.0% |
| 5 | France | 5.0% |
| 6 | Ireland | 5.0% |
| 7 | India | 4.0% |
| 8 | Malaysia | 4.0% |
| 9 | Hong Kong | 4.0% |
| 10 | Spain | 3.0% |
| All Others | 44.0% |
Source: The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) as reported by the British Council