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Students
N8 universities attract high calibre students from around the
world and the rest of the UK, and play a key role in retaining
young talent within the North.
There are 190,000 students in N8 universities - 8.4% of the total
UK HE student population.
The profile of N8 university students reflects N8 universities’
global standing, with 28% being international (5% from the
rest of the EU and 23% from non-EU countries). The typical UK
HE profile is 81% domestic UK students and 19% international
students.
27% of our students are studying for postgraduate qualifications,
including 17,000 who are working towards a research qualification.
Our students contribute to the economy of the region through
off-campus expenditure, thereby also delivering employment.
Origin Number Output Jobs (FTE)
GVA
North
67,580 £1.18 bn 10,010 £545 m
Rest of UK
69,455 £1.21 bn 10,287 £560 m
Non - EU
43,750 £0.76 bn 6,436 £350 m
EU
9,440 £0.16 bn 1,336 £74 m
Jobs
The N8 universities provide more direct employment than the Electronics industry or Motor Vehicle Manufacturing sector, and a
similar level of employment as Media or the Chemicals industry in the North.
Direct jobs per sector compared to N8
The N8 universities
Chemical Sector
Media Sector
Electronics Sector
Motor Vehicles Manufacturing Sector