EU Students Contribute £3.7bn to the UK Economy

By Elizabeth Koprowski. Based on a report published in April, students from the European Union contribute a disproportionately large amount to the economy of the UK. According to the data provided in the report, EU students make up only 5% of the UK student population but generate a staggering £3.7bn in revenue. And while more than a third of that comes from tuition paid to universities across the country, EU students also spend nearly £1.5bn off-campus, creating an additional £2.27bn for the economy. More...