Almost half of English universities plan to recruit more students after cap is lifted

Almost half of English universities plan to expand their student intake over the next five years, with some setting ambitious targets to increase recruitment by as much as 50%, a survey by the Guardian can reveal. Of the 70 universities that responded to the Guardian’s survey, 32 plan to take advantage of new funding rules that allow institutions in England to recruit an unlimited number of home and EU undergraduate students. Some 29 institutions do not plan to expand undergraduate numbers, while nine are still planning their strategy. Read More