FOI request reveals popular universities for Manx students

Sunday, 29 December 2024 07:55

Universities in northern English cities are the most popular with students studying off-Island, according to data from the government.

A Freedom of Information request to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture asked for a list of universities and courses attended by students form the Isle of Man this year.

Although 100 people went to University College Isle of Man, the three most popular UK cities were Liverpool, Lancaster and Leeds.

Edge Hill University saw 34 students heading there, while Liverpool John Moores, Lancaster and Leeds Beckett all had 20 Island students.

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