London: The Higher Education Capital of the World
London is the higher education capital of the world, offering a scale, diversity, research strength and global influence unmatched by other major global cities.
Including a foreword from Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan, London Higher’s flagship publication is full of data, insights and case studies demonstrating London as a global leader in higher education.
The publication highlights that the capital’s higher education sector:
- Is home to more students and more institutions than New York City, Boston or Singapore.
- Is a bigger employer than Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer, or Barclays nationwide, providing 188,000 jobs
- Is worth £60.9bn a year to the economy
- Adds more GVA to the economy than the Premier League.
Published: July 2026
