UCAS reported that 7,930 US students applied for UK undergraduate courses for fall 2025, marking a 13.9% increase from the previous year. This is the highest figure recorded since 2006. The total number of applicants to UK universities increased by 1.3% to 665,070, with UK 18-year-olds also reaching a record high of 328,390 applicants. The surge in American interest in UK institutions follows significant political pressure on US higher education, including federal funding freezes and restrictions imposed by the Trump administration.
UCAS reported a record 7,930 US applicants for fall 2025, the highest number since tracking began in 2006, reflecting growing interest in UK universities.
The surge in American university applications comes amid political pressure on higher education in the US, driven by actions from the Trump administration.
Trump's administration has targeted elite universities with funding cuts and threats, claiming concerns over campus initiatives related to diversity and activism.
International applications overall rose by 2.2%, led by notable increases from the US among other countries like China, Nigeria, and Ireland.
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