HC Deb 17 February 1981 vol 999 c83W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many students from Cyprus are currently studying at universities in England and Wales; and what were the numbers for each of the last 10 years.

Dr. Boyson

Information for the current academic year in respect of the country of origin of overseas students is not yet available. Figures for the previous 10 years are given below and relate to both undergraduates and postgraduates. Until 1974–75 they are for United Kingdom universities, as figures for England and Wales are not readily available. However, the differences are not likely to be great as there were only 10 students from Cyprus at universities in Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1974–75.

Students From Cyprus at Universities
Number
(United Kingdom Universities)
1970–71 308
1971–72 282
1972–73 282
1973–74 367
(England and Wales Universities)
1974–75 397
1975–76 424
1976–77 479
1977–78 517
1978–79 573
1979–80 575