The analysis of international PhD students in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the UK indicates a fluctuating trend from 2013 to 2023. In 2013, the value stood at 56.58. By 2023, this figure had decreased to 55.13, reflecting an overall downward trend.
Year-on-year variations show a mixed pattern: a positive growth of 2.08% in 2014 followed by a gradual decline, with notable decreases of -1.74% in 2019 and -1.88% in 2020. Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reflects a consistent downward trajectory, averaging -0.91% from 2018 to 2023.
The forecast from 2024 to 2028 projects a continued but slower decline, with a forecasted CAGR of -0.09%, resulting in an average annual decrease of -0.45% over this period. Future trends to monitor include the impact of global mobility policies, funding opportunities for international students, and the attractiveness of UK ICT programs compared to other countries.
