UCAS publishes analysis of full-time undergraduate applications considered ‘on time’ for the 15 January deadline
593,720 people have applied to UK higher education courses in 2016, an increase of 0.2% compared to the same point last year. You can find UCAS’ full statement here: https://www.ucas.com/corporate/news-and-key-documents/news/university-and-college-applicant-numbers-rise-02-ucas-reports