Top 10 unis for Continuation 2024

What does Continuation mean?

Continuation measures the proportion of students who continue with their studies after completing their first year. 

How is it calculated? 

It’s calculated using data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

The number of first-year students who continue to the next year, leave with a qualification or transfer to another university is divided by the total number of first-year students. 

Who comes out on top for Continuation in the UK for 2024?

This table is new for 2024 with the University of Cambridge taking poll position. London School of Economics, Oxford, Bath and St Andrews bag a place in the coveted top five. 

Durham, Edinburgh, Bristol, UCL and Lancaster University also do well making up the top 10 in this category.

1.     University of Cambridge

2.     London School of Economics

3.     University of Oxford

4.     University of Bath

5.     University of St Andrews

6.     Durham University

7.     University of Edinburgh

8.     University of Bristol

9.     UCL (University College London)

10.  Lancaster University

Where to next

Below are some suggested pages for you to visit to help you make the right decision when choosing what and where to study. 

1. Read through our subject guides to find the right course for you.

2. Take a look at our careers guides to see what you can achieve with your chosen course.

3. Use Uniselect to shortlist universities that provide your chosen course.

4. Find out more about your shortlisted unis with our university profiles.

5. Book open days to help inform your choices.