HL Deb 17 December 2003 vol 655 c151WA
Lord Barnett

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the current number of students in universities and colleges of higher education in England and Wales. [HL234]

Baroness Ashton of Upholland

The latest available information is shown in the table. Since 1996–97, enrolments in English and Welsh HE institutions have increased by 12 per cent.

HE student enrolments1 at English and Welsh HE institutions, 2001–02
English Institutions Welsh Institutions
1,594,367 104,680

Source:

Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)

1 Figures cover students from the UK and overseas enrolled on postgraduate or undergraduate level courses.

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