The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
The bar chart provides information about the proportion of international
students
graduating from six British universities in 2000 and 2015. Units are measured in percentages.
Overall
, there was an upward trend in the number
of foreign graduates attending universities in the UK. London saw the biggest rise in international graduates, while
Bristol experienced a small increase in foreign students
.
The percentage of overseas students
graduating from London was around 5% in 2000, but this
number
increased substantially to more than 15% in 2015. In addition
, both Oxford and Cambridge universities had similar trends with an increase of around 9% and 8% respectively. Furthermore
, the number
of foreign students
graduating from Cardiff University increased from one-tenth in 2000 to around 15% in 2015.
The proportion of overseas students
who completed their studies at Bristol University saw only a small rise of about 6% in 2000 to around 8% in 2015. However
, there was a gradual increase in the number
of students
graduating from Bath University. It rose from nearly 6% in 2000 to approximately 14% in 2015.Submitted by mraha409 on
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