The UK attracts a large proportion of all international students. It’s the second-most popular destination for international students after the USA and about 20% of those in higher education in the UK in 2017-18 were international students.
Among the big draws for students is the high quality of life and good employment prospects after graduation. So far citizens of a country in the European Union or the European Economic Area (EEA) have been able to live in the UK with few restrictions.