Nine in 10 students expect to work during term time, research finds
Data from Unite Students and the HEPI showed 87% of applicants planned to take paid jobs while at university.
Nine in 10 students expect to work during term time, research from Unite Students and the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) found.
The Applicant Index 2026 showed 87% of applicants planned to take paid jobs while at university, with a third expecting to work more than 16 hours a week.
Most applicants still wanted the full university experience and intended to live away from home.
Independence was a key factor, and applicants valued making decisions for themselves.
Three quarters expected to feel welcome and 65% expected to feel they belonged.
Confidence was softer around wellbeing, learning, resilience and employment.
Nearly half said more opportunities to socialise and build connections would improve their time at university.
Support services like counselling and occupational therapy, as well as 24/7 support, were seen as important by 48% and 46% respectively.
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