University challenge: where UK higher education gets its funding

1016CW Careers section - UK higher education funding infographic

UK universities have a net income of some £33 billion, with almost £6 billion generated in tuition fees. This has more than made up for a drop in funding and increased staff costs since 2011, with a surplus of around £2 billion for 2014/15. (Figures are in millions)Source: HESA