Our student body is an international community drawing on expertise and cultural influences from nearly 150 different countries. The University has always welcomed students from all backgrounds and walks of life on an equal basis, supporting and guiding them through their university experience.
It is our tolerant and welcoming attitude that creates one of the most diverse and vibrant Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Research communities in the United Kingdom.
Total Students by area 2016-17
| Area |
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate Taught |
Postgraduate Research |
All degree students |
| Arts and Law |
5,212 |
1,002 |
679 |
6,893 |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences |
4,520 |
1,026 |
846 |
6,392 |
Life and Environmental
Sciences |
3,702 |
678 |
518 |
4,898 |
| Medical and Dental Sciences |
3,268 |
542 |
381 |
4,191 |
| Social Sciences |
4,887 |
5,461 |
374 |
10,722 |
| Liberal Arts |
131 |
124 |
0 |
255 |
| Totals |
21,720 |
8,833 |
2,798 |
33,351 |
Total overseas students by area 2016-17
| Area |
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate Taught |
Postgraduate Research |
All Degree students |
| Arts and Law |
434 |
307 |
208 |
949 |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences |
804 |
586 |
321 |
1,711 |
Life and Environmental
Sciences |
239 |
154 |
134 |
527 |
| Medical and Dental Sciences |
157 |
42 |
76 |
275 |
| Social Sciences |
1,396 |
2,116 |
103 |
3,615 |
| Liberal Arts |
4 |
70 |
0 |
74 |
| Totals |
3,034 |
3,275 |
842 |
7,151 |