But he also urged students to consider all the pros and cons and not to be panicked into signing up to an unsuitable course.
Professor Smithers said that the pressure could be eased in future because “universities can expand courses because there’s no cap on places”. “While the most selective courses at the most selective universities do fill quickly each and every year, there are still plenty of courses available for students wishing to progress to higher education. They can explore 28,000 courses available in Clearing as well as thousands of apprenticeship opportunities and can speak to Ucas’ team of advisors for advice and guidance.”
“Right up to, and including sort of Ivy League universities in the US, or some of the European universities where you can go as an international student and you don’t get charged any fees.”showed there were 10,292 UK students attending American universities in the 2021-22 academic year, up 28 per cent from the previous year. Nearly half of these were undergraduates.
“Secondly, quite a lot of students like the fact that in your first year at an American university, you don’t have to choose a particular subject. Mark Huntington, founder of A Star Future, which supports UK students who want to study abroad, also said US applications were on the rise.