UK university applications rise for first time in three years amid Brexit uncertainty
The number of students applying to study at UK universities has increased for the first time in three years – and Brexit uncertainty and the weaker pound may be behind the rise.
A total of 561,420 people have applied to start a course at a British university in September 2019, the latest Ucas figures show, which is up for the first time since 2016 when the number was 539,720,
The numbers have been boosted by a record number of applicants from outside the European Union (EU) – a total of 63,690 students – which is an increase of 9 per cent compared to last year …