Surge in UK University Students Using AI To Complete Work

More than 90% of UK undergraduate students now use AI in their studies, up from two-thirds a year ago, according to a Higher Education Policy Institute survey released Wednesday. The poll of 1,041 full-time undergraduates found 88% used generative AI such as ChatGPT for assessments, compared with 53% in 2024, with science students more likely to use the technology than humanities peers. Half of students cited 'saving time' and 'improving work quality' as their primary motivations.

The proportion considering it acceptable to include AI-generated text after editing rose to 25% from 17% last year, while only 6% approved using AI content without editing. 'Every assessment must be reviewed in case it can be completed easily using AI,' said Josh Freeman, policy manager at Hepi. The report identified 'persistent digital divides' in AI competency, with men and students from wealthier backgrounds more likely to be frequent users.

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