The number of Scots from the most deprived areas enrolling at Scottish universities is at a new record high.
Newly published Higher Education Student Statistics show a new overall record number of students enrolling in Scottish institutions - an increase of 8.6% compared to last year. This includes a new record high of Scottish domiciled students enrolling at university.
There has also been a large increase in the number of non-EU domiciled students – up 17% on last year.