Written question asked by Jeffrey M Donaldson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many students ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland are taking courses (a) at Northern Ireland universities and (b) at universities outside Northern Ireland. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Donaldson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many students ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland are taking courses (a) at Northern Ireland universities and (b) at universities outside Northern Ireland. [198505] Mr. Gardiner: (a) In 2002-03, 44,137 NI domiciled students were enrolled at the four locally established NI higher education institutions and 3,481 were enrolled at the Open University. (b) In 2002-03, 15,260 NI domiciled students were enrolled at higher education institutions in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. The Department for Employment and Learning does not hold information on students enrolled at higher education institutions outside the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The Department publishes annual statistical bulletins on higher education enrolments which are available to download from: http://www.delni.gov.uk/index.cfm/ area/information/page/SRHEEnrolments

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