Insights

43% of UK universities are spending more than they earn. We ranked 166 institutions by surplus, liquidity and staff costs using official OfS data.

We ranked 151 universities by what their graduates actually earn 1, 3 and 5 years after graduation, using official tax-linked LEO data.

International student percentage, visa refusal rates, city living costs and graduate earnings combined in one view. The data agents actually need.

Monthly rent varies from £635 to £2,666 across UK university cities. We ranked 81 cities by cost, safety and graduate outcomes.

Offer rates range from 7% to over 100%. We show which universities are realistic targets and which accessible ones still produce strong earnings.

Sustained employment rates range from 48% to 96%. For international students on the Graduate Route visa, this data is critical.

Crime rates vary 5x across UK university cities. We ranked 81 cities by safety and identified the safest with strong academic outcomes.

Visa refusal rates range from 0.1% to 14% depending on nationality. The data every education agent needs before advising on UK applications.

Some accessible universities produce graduates who earn as much as selective ones. We identified the overperformers and the value plays.

Teaching satisfaction scores range from 66% to 98%. High satisfaction does not always mean strong outcomes. Here is what the data reveals.

Continuation rates range from 45% to 99%. For international students whose visa depends on enrolment, drop-out risk is a critical factor.

Total annual cost varies from £34k to £69k when you combine tuition and living costs. Over 3 years, location choice alone can save £107k.

Every data source UniLens uses, from LEO earnings to UKVI visa data. All from official government and regulatory bodies.

A step-by-step guide for education advisors on comparing universities using earnings, employment, financial stability and city data.