University drop out rates amongst international students

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Dear London School of Economics,

Under the Freedom of Information Act I would like to request the
following information:

1. What percentage of students at this university are classed as
‘international’ (annually 2012-2015)?

2. What percentage of students who drop out of this university are
classed as ‘international’ (annually 2012-2015)?

3. What percentage of 'international' students drop out of this
university each year (annually 2012-2015)?

4. What percentage of 'home' students drop out of this university
each
year (annually 2012-2015)?

5. Please provide the nationalities (as percentages of the total)
of the 'international' students who have dropped out of this
university each year (annually 2012-2015)?

6. What reasons do these 'international' students give for dropping
out of the university?

7. On average, how much money does the university receive each year
in fees from 'international' students (annually 2012-2015)?

I understand that under the Act, I should be entitled to a response
within 20 working days. I would be grateful if you could confirm in
writing or by email that you have received this request. I look
forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours faithfully,

Katie Strick

Dear London School of Economics,

Just for further clarification in relation to my request, I would like to define 'home' students as those from the UK, and 'international' students as all non-UK students (including EU students). 'Drop out' can include those who leave due to academic failure. I am interested in full-time, undergraduate, first degree students only. Please answer question 5 according to country of permanent domicile prior to programme entry.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

Katie Strick

London School of Economics

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Dear Katie,

With reference to your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act, please find attached the School's response.

1. What percentage of students at this university are classed as ‘international’ (annually 2012-2015)? See attached spreadsheet

2. What percentage of students who drop out of this university are classed as ‘international’ (annually 2012-2015)? See attached spreadsheet

3. What percentage of 'international' students drop out of this university each year (annually 2012-2015)? See attached spreadsheet

4. What percentage of 'home' students drop out of this university each year (annually 2012-2015)? See attached spreadsheet

5. Please provide the nationalities (as percentages of the total) of the 'international' students who have dropped out of this university each year (annually 2012-2015)? See attached spreadsheet

6. What reasons do these 'international' students give for dropping out of the university? Exempt under Section 40(2), personal information.

7. On average, how much money does the university receive each year in fees from 'international' students (annually 2012-2015)? Please see p24 of the Annual Accounts: http://www.lse.ac.uk/intranet/LSEService...

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