A 16% increase has been recorded of Jordanian students studying in UK universities since 2015. While 1,520 students traveled to UK universities in 2015, the number went up to 1,765 in 2016 and 1,815 in 2018.
The United Kingdom is home to some of the best universities in the world as well as the home of one of the largest international student populations, with around 458,490 students arriving from all around the world to pursue their degree in the UK, reports Studying-in-UK.org. Among them, 29,670 come from the Middle East, according to statistics from the academic year 2017/2018.
The slight increase in student numbers is optimistic, taking into consideration that the majority of UK universities aim to create a better future by equipping individuals with knowledge and leadership skills.
However, it is important to note that these students are getting their education is some of the highest ranked universities in the UK. The UK universities with the most students from Jordan are as follows:
1. Coventry University
2. University of the West of England, Bristol
3. University of Nottingham
4. Anglia Ruskin University
5. The University of Reading
6. The University of Sunderland
7. The University of Brighton
8.The University of Exeter
9. The University of Manchester
10. The University of Sheffield
11. The University of Bath
Among the aforementioned universities, University of Manchester is ranked in the top 50 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities for the year 2019. Known for their world-class education, these UK universities (but not only) offer their students excellent teaching and learning environments, where they can earn a globally recognized degree and excel in the job market afterwards.
According to the latest statistics from the UK Government, a total of 276,889 international students (including dependents) were granted Sponsored study (Tier 4) visas in 2019. This number has shown a remarkable increase of 16% from the previous year.