The number of 18-year-olds from Scotland's most deprived areas
securing places at university has increased by 100 to 1,960, a
new record high, officials figures have shown.
The number of young Scots who have secured a place at university
this year has also increased to a new high.
There have been 16,340 acceptances for 18-year-olds to
Scottish higher education institutions so far which is up
4% on last year, according to UCAS. Overall acceptances to
Scottish institutions have risen by 10 to reach
35,940.
There are also 5,300 Scots domiciled applicants with
‘holding offers', up 2% on last year. In the coming weeks, many
of these applicants will convert to acceptances as offers are
processed by universities.
Minister for Higher and Further Education said:
“I congratulate the thousands of young people across Scotland who
have secured a place at university today. It is tremendously
encouraging to see another rise in those accepted to
university.
“I am particularly encouraged to see another increase in
18-year-olds from the most deprived areas who have secured a
place. We are determined to widen access to Higher Education and
this shows the important work being done by our universities and
colleges to ensure progress continues to be made.
“These figures show the great strength and resilience of
Scotland's education system.
“Our resolute commitment to free tuition and our enhanced student
support offering means that access to university remains based on
the ability to learn and not the ability to pay, ensuring that
the opportunity of a university education is available to
everyone, regardless of their background.”
Background
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