Rise in Scottish university applications ‘assuring’ for the sector
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A 50,000 rise in applications to Scottish universities has been described as “assuring” for the sector.
Latest statistics from application body Ucas show 504,740 applications were made to Scottish institutions before the January deadline, increasing from 452,550 last year.
The figures also showed a 15% increase in the number of young people from the most deprived backgrounds, with 21.1% of those from the most impoverished areas now sending applications for university.
Rise in Scottish university applications assuring for the sector
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