London boasts the highest graduate retention rate, at 59%, with a total of 158,000 graduates entering its employment market annually. Manchester and Birmingham have retention rates of 49% and 41%, with 31,000 and 25,000 new graduates respectively entering these markets each year. Glasgow (31%) and Edinburgh (28%) also both perform well.
Many students choose to stay in their university city following graduation drawn by career opportunities, an established network and the city’s cultural amenities. The presence of a university fosters a well-educated workforce and vibrant economy. As a result, university cities have high property demand and are an attractive option for homebuyers and investors alike.
Here's a selection of developments currently on the market in university cities.
There are roughly 870,000 students graduating each year across the UK.