By Gareth Evans. 25,511 students accepted on to full-time degree and higher national diploma courses in Wales in September 2013 - a 5.7% rise on 2012. The number of students accepted by Welsh universities last year increased by almost 6%, figures published yesterday have shown. Statistics released by the Welsh Government show there were 25,511 students accepted on to full-time degree and higher national diploma courses in Wales in September 2013. The figure represented a 5.7% rise on 2012 entry and an increase of 37.7% compared to 2000. The majority - 52.4% - were women. Read more...