A Dutch university has received record applications from people in the UK for the 2012/13 academic year, new figures reveal.

While those planning to study overseas may need to brush up on their translation skills first, the courses on offer at
Maastricht University are often taught in English.

And the latest statistics from the university show that compared with January 2011, the number of UK applications has gone up by 152%.

Some 255 people have applied to study at the university from the UK, compared to 101 this time last year.

Jeanine Gregersen, director of marketing and communications, at
Maastricht University, said the institution offers students a strong track record of graduate employment.

Lower fees and strong facilities are also on offer to those who attend the university, the representative added.

Young people in England and Wales who plan to attend university for the first time from this autumn will face higher tuition fees. The Government went ahead with plans last year to let universities raise fees by up to £9,000 annually.