United Kingdom Educational Tourism Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Education (Primary, Secondary, College, and Post-Graduation), By Occupation (Students, Teachers, Government Officials, Corporate Managers, Enterprise Owners, Workers, and Others), and United Kingdom Educational Tourism Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Educational Tourism Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Educational Tourism Market Size was Estimated at USD 24500.67 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 12.15% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Educational Tourism Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 86461.45 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The United Kingdom Educational Tourism Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 86461.45 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 12.15% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by a number of important variables, including the education sector's notable expansion, advantageous policies, and rising consumer disposable income.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom educational tourism market refers to the business that introduced educational tourism for consumer travel, either locally or abroad, with the primary goal of learning through immersive, structured experiences. Language-immersion classes, professional development workshops, academic excursions, cultural heritage tours, study abroad programs, and short-term study holidays are a few examples of this. Educational tourism places more of an emphasis on experiential and cross-cultural learning than solely pleasure travel, allowing travelers to obtain academic credits, hone their professional or personal abilities, and expand their knowledge of various surroundings and civilizations. This market, which includes students, professionals, families, and lifelong learners, is fueled by the need for experiential learning, international travel, institutional collaborations, and cutting-edge delivery methods (such as hybrid or virtual+on-site programs). University campuses, language schools, travel agencies, and cultural organizations are among the distribution channels; technology-enabled reservations and blended learning models support these channels.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom educational tourism market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom educational tourism market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom educational tourism market.

Driving Factors

The market for Japan educational tourism business is mostly driven by government programs, including student exchange programs, scholarships, visa facilitation, and collaborations with foreign educational institutions. A major driver in the educational tourism market is the increasing demand for international cultural exposure and language learning opportunities. Students and professionals alike seek immersive experiences to enhance global competence, language proficiency, and academic credentials. Governments and institutions are promoting exchange programs and scholarships, making international education more accessible. Additionally, globalization and the rise of knowledge-based economies have heightened the value of international certifications and cross-cultural skills.

Restraining Factors

The educational tourism business is mostly driven by government programs, including student exchange programs, scholarships, visa facilitation, and collaborations with foreign educational institutions.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom educational tourism market share is classified into education, and occupation.

• The college segment accounted for the highest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom educational tourism market is divided by education into primary, secondary, college, and post-graduation. Among these, the college segment accounted for the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period. The growing number of students taking undergraduate and graduate degrees overseas is the main factor driving this domination. Colleges draw students who want to improve their academic credentials and job prospects because of their extensive program offerings, which include specialized courses and research possibilities.

• The government officials segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom educational tourism market is divided by occupation into students, teachers, government officials, corporate managers, enterprise owners, workers, and others. Among these, the press-and-sinter segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. This is because they learn about new regulations, share ideas with colleagues across the world, and keep up with emerging trends and technologies through these international learning opportunities. Additionally, exposure to other political systems, development initiatives, and cross-border partnerships helps government workers advance professionally, which eventually helps national governance and policy-making processes.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom educational tourism market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• NST Travel Group
• Camps International
• ACE Cultural Tours
• PGL Travel
• Travelbound
• Halsbury Travel
• The Learning Adventure
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In February 2025, the Imperial Institute of Extended Learning officially launched its Undergraduate Summer Schools. They set to run in July and August at Imperial College London’s South Kensington campus.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom educational tourism market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Educational Tourism Market, By Education

• Primary
• Secondary
• College
• Post-Graduation

United Kingdom Educational Tourism Market, By Occupation

• Students
• Teachers
• Government Officials
• Corporate Managers
• Enterprise Owners
• Workers
• Others