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Drop in student numbers confirmed

19/01/2007

Ucas today released the final figures for 2006/07 student numbers, confirming that there has been drop in the numbers of students taking up places at university this year.

In 2006, there were 506,304 people applying to universities and colleges in the UK, with 390,890 being accepted. This is compared to 522,155 applicants in 2005, of which 405,369 were accepted, according to Ucas.

Further information from Ucas can be viewed here

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