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Almost half of UK students and university applicants would be disappointed if there was a reduction in EU and international students, new research has found. 

The University Partnerships Programme’s sixth annual survey of 1,117 first-year students and university applicants (555 first-year, full time, undergraduate students and 562 university applicants) found that 45 per cent of the respondents would be disappointed if there was a reduction in EU and international students at their university.

Research from The Student Room shows a divide between poorer and more affluent students in opinions about about fast-track degrees.

A survey of 12,127 students from the UK found that 44 per cent of those who received free school meals are more interested in the two-year degree. 

Limited service provision and long waiting times were two of the barriers to mental health services identified by students in a new report released by Student Minds.

If you are having problems finding a degree course that feels like the right choice for you, then take a look at some of the slightly less orthodox degree programmes that are being offered all over the world.

A level results day is finally here and I appreciate that it can feel pretty daunting. This survival pack will be updated throughout the day with bits of advice, helpful articles and statistics that will help you make your way through the day. Keep checking back for help with clearing, adjustment and to see how other students have dealt with A level results day. 

This blog was last updated at 5.30pm on 17 August 2017. 

Harvard University has maintained the top spot in the ShanghaiRanking Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017 for the 15th year running. 

In fact, the top 10 universities remain unchanged from last year, although there has been some shifting in positions. The University of California, Berkeley to take third position. 

Which UK universities have the most satisfied students? When it comes to finding out how happy students are with the quality of their course, the results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2017 are not a bad place to start.

Two-thirds of university students think that the maintenance loan is not enough to cover their living expenses, new research has found. 

The survey, carried out by student finance website Save the Student, surveyed 2,316 students about their financial situation and the effect that it had on their mental health. Some 66 per cent of the respondents felt that the maintenance loan left them struggling to get by and 50 per cent said that they had experienced mental health issues because of financial concerns. 

A study into UK student mental health – believed to be the largest of its kind – will be launched this autumn by higher education research specialist Alterline and will be supported by the National Union of Students (NUS).

Twelve university student unions, representing more than 185,000 students, will be taking part in the study to explore the prevalence and range of mental health issues among the student population. 

New research has revealed that Cardiff is the cheapest city in the UK for students to live in. 

The Welsh capital was closely followed by Aberdeen and Durham as the most cost-effective cities for students, according to the latest Natwest Student Living Index.