This statistic shows the average annual rental costs for student accommodation in the United Kingdom in 2015/16 by institutions and private providers. Over the time period it can be seen that private providers charge more for student accommodation with the annual cost being more than ************ British pounds more on average as of 2015/16.

The objective of this survey is to gather information on tuition fees, living accommodation costs at residences/housing and additional compulsory fees paid by full-time university students at Canadian universities. Data are collected annually by questionnaire through the Registrar or the Business Office of universities. Survey results are available at the end of August. Data for undergraduate programs are available by institution, by province, by program and by type of students (Canadian or F oreign). Data for graduate programs are available by institution, by province and by type of students (Canadian or Foreign). Additional compulsory fees are available by institution, by province and by type (athletics, health services, student association, and other). Living accommodation costs at residence/housing are available by institution, by type of students (single or married) and by type of costs (room, meal plan,or both).

In 2021, the Dutch government granted nearly 2.7 billion euros worth of loans to students. Up until 2015-2016, the government subsidized participation in education and training by providing allowances for school costs and student grants and loans. These served to partly compensate students or their parents for their expenditure on tuition fees, books and materials, public transport and the cost of living. The supplementary grant and the student travel card were conditional loans. A conditional loan will be converted to a gift on completion of the student’s studies within a given period. If a student did not complete his/her studies within this period it will remain a loan and will have to be repaid. This system (referred to as basisbeurs in the Netherlands) was abolished in 2015-2016 and replaced with with a system of regular, non-conditional loans.

Over the five years through 2024-25, revenue has grown at a compound annual rate of 4.4%. Growth has been largely driven by record student enrolment numbers, both from international students and applications from 18-year-olds living in the UK. It is the large increase in international enrolment numbers that is driving growth and demand for quality student accommodation. The growing middle classes in emerging nations such as China, as well as demand for studies outstripping supply in these home countries, is behind Chinese students, accounting for 5.3% of university enrolments in HESA's most recent 2021-22 figures. Revenue plummeted in 2020-21 by 18.7% because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Following the outbreak in March 2020, numerous students moved and opted to stay at home as classes were taught online. Major accommodation providers refunded students and made booking terms and cancellation policies more flexible, curtailing revenue and profit. Brexit continues to weigh on demand as EU applications have tumbled since students are no longer entitled to home-fee status. There were 22,400 applications from the EU in 2023, which pales in comparison to 51,310 in 2019, according to UCAS. Demand to study at UK universities has remained very high throughout the three years through 2024-25 from domestic and non-EU students, and the complete return to campuses has boosted revenue. With demand for student housing outstripping the supply, occupancy levels are strong, and rent is high, growing by 7.6% in 2024. Revenue is growing by 5% in 2024-25, reaching £6.6 billion. Over the five years through 2029-30, revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.4%, reaching £8.3 billion. Purpose-built student accommodation will face intense competition from students who rent private accommodation or live at home. The ongoing cost of living crisis will leave more students unable to afford student accommodation as rent prices continue to soar. Demand for and supply of student accommodation will continue to rise, spurred by increasing enrolment numbers and the persistent undersupply and shortage of purpose-built student accommodation.

There were approximately 18.58 million college students in the U.S. in 2022, with around 13.49 million enrolled in public colleges and a further 5.09 million students enrolled in private colleges. The figures are projected to remain relatively constant over the next few years.

What is the most expensive college in the U.S.? The overall number of higher education institutions in the U.S. totals around 4,000, and California is the state with the most. One important factor that students – and their parents – must consider before choosing a college is cost. With annual expenses totaling almost 78,000 U.S. dollars, Harvey Mudd College in California was the most expensive college for the 2021-2022 academic year. There are three major costs of college: tuition, room, and board. The difference in on-campus and off-campus accommodation costs is often negligible, but they can change greatly depending on the college town.

The differences between public and private colleges Public colleges, also called state colleges, are mostly funded by state governments. Private colleges, on the other hand, are not funded by the government but by private donors and endowments. Typically, private institutions are  much more expensive. Public colleges tend to offer different tuition fees for students based on whether they live in-state or out-of-state, while private colleges have the same tuition cost for every student.

In 2020, there were 3,931 higher education institutions across the United States. This was a decrease from 2015, when there were 4,583 higher education institutions across the nation.

Higher education in the U.S.

Higher education in the United States refers to colleges and universities in the country. The U.S. has some notable distinctions in regards to higher education when compared to the rest of the world, including NCAA sports, Greek life, and high attendance costs. However, a large majority of the world’s best universities are located in the United States. Some of these universities include the eight Ivy League schools, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University.

Higher education costs

The cost of university in the United States has increased significantly over the last few decades. As a result of these high tuition costs, it has caused students to take out exorbitantly high student loans. Both federal and state governments have decreased the amount of funding towards public schools, but mandatory outlays for higher education are expected to increase over the next several years. In 2021, California had the highest amount of higher education expenditures by state and local governments. California also has the most higher education institutions in the country.

The drastic need for apartments has led to an expansion for apartment and condominium construction contractors over the past five years. Still, changing interest rates have led to years of expansion and contractions for contractors. Overall, revenue has been increasing at a CAGR of 3.8% to total an estimated $91.8 billion through the end of 2025, including an estimated 2.2% increase in 2025. Low interest rates amid the pandemic led residential investment to swell, which included apartment complexes. As inflationary concerns and interest rate hikes lingered, many contractors delayed construction, leading to a contraction in 2023 as housing starts sank. Profit has risen slightly as materials price inflation has cooled and contractors have been able to adjust their rates, passing along higher prices to customers. This has also been a driver of revenue growth. Multifamily complexes are still very much needed as young professionals and immigrants move to major cities, leading to growth in 2025. Home prices are set to see slower growth in the coming years than in the previous five, causing a shift in the housing market back to homeownership. Also, continued rate cuts will incentivize home construction. Mortgage rates have remained stubbornly high in the face of cuts to the federal funds rate, however. Elevated mortgage rates will keep buying a house out of reach for many, pushing more people to rent. Apartment construction is set to continue to account for the growing population in the US. Affordable housing complexes remain crucial in many large cities and will be needed as more people enter. Rental vacancies will continue threatening contractors, as many consumers may split housing with roommates and fulfill current stock to save money. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 1.8% to total an estimated $100.5 billion through the end of 2030.

The industry’s performance has been turbulent over the past five years, greatly influenced by external events. The emergence of the pandemic triggered an initial contraction in revenue, with international travel restrictions significantly harming industry segments dependent on overseas visitors, like hostels. However, caravan and holiday parks demonstrated resilience, outperforming other accommodation segments and leveraging intermittent intra-state travel to counterbalance losses. High saving balances led to a 'revenge travel' trend, where households desired to spend their savings on holidays. This supported the industry's initial recovery efforts during 2022-23, as occupancy rates approached 60.0%. However, the cost-of-living crisis and growing demand for outbound international travel stunted industry growth throughout 2023-24, causing occupancy rates to decline for the first time since the pandemic, limiting the industry's ability to recover to pre-pandemic profitability benchmarks. Expansions in household discretionary income are expected to reverse this trend in 2024-25, contributing to an anticipated 1.9% jump in industry revenue. Many businesses that withstood the impacts of the pandemic have been forced to consolidate with the industry’s major companies to try and recover their losses and stimulate demand. The industry has also dealt with increasing competition from accommodation-sharing platforms like Airbnb, pressuring traditional accommodation providers to lower their rates. However, recently introduced short-term stay taxes imposed on Airbnb-style rentals have benefited the industry. Overall, revenue is expected to have risen at an annualised 3.3% over the five years through 2024-25 to $5.5 billion. While overall demand is projected to grow over the next five years, revenue growth rates are forecast to remain modest due to rising market saturation. Elevated competition will also heighten pricing pressures on small-scale accommodation providers, which may struggle to stay profitable amid rising costs. However, easing household cost pressures may fuel demand, providing some relief. With inflation currently within the RBA’s target range, falling interest rates are set to spur non-essential spending, including on travel, benefiting industry revenue. The industry is also likely to see more stability, fostering increased capital investment in on-site facilities and further consolidation efforts from larger players. Despite an encouraging outlook, one lingering concern is the introduction of international student caps, which could significantly impact student accommodation providers. While the political climate currently remains uncertain, if demand from international students plummets, these properties may be repurposed into regular rentals. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to increase an annualised 1.6% over the five years through 2029-30, to $6.0 billion.

In 2024, a record high of around ***** million students graduated from undergraduate programs at public colleges and universities in China. That number was more than double as high as the number of degrees earned at all levels of higher education in the United States. The vast number of graduates from Chinese universities originates from the increasing enrollment in colleges and universities across the country. Of the ***** million Chinese graduates of 2023, around **** million earned a bachelor's degree, whereas **** million earned a more practically oriented short-cycle degree. On a graduate and postgraduate level, around *** million master's and doctor's degree students graduated from public colleges and universities in China in 2023. What are the popular majors? In recent years, the most favored majors among Chinese bachelor students were *********************************************, while short-cycle degree students chose majors such as *****************************************************************. Meanwhile, ****************************************************************************************************** were among the least desirable subjects. However, even the popular, highly competitive fields of study do not always guarantee quick and successful employment after graduation. What are the labor market prospects for graduates? The graduate employment rate within half a year after graduation has been generally stable in China over the past seven years, exceeding ** percent on average. Those that struggle to find a job are usually graduates from less technical, quantitative majors who often lack both practical “hard skills” and “soft skills” such as communication, critical thinking, and managerial abilities. ********************************************** top employment rates as well as secure higher-starting salaries. The average monthly salary of a university graduate in China has increased by around ** percent in the last ten years. However, high rent and costs of living in cities like Beijing or Shanghai often force young graduates to return to their hometowns or to seek employment in the second and third tier cities.