The universities whose students use AI the most – Study

Forget all-nighters at the library or critical thinking; students are now relying on artificial intelligence to get through university, reports Lauren Adams for The Tab.

AI is increasingly being used across United Kingdom universities. A study done by the Higher Education Policy Institute found 92% of students in 2025 now use AI in some way. From summarising reading to brainstorming ideas, to writing full essays, AI has clearly become a normal part of student life.

EssayPro conducted a study which analysed student AI patterns over a year and discovered which universities’ students are relying on AI the most, ranking them based on the average highest monthly search volume per million residents. Based on 1,041 online interviews with full-time undergraduate students in December 2024, here’s a look at the top 10 UK universities where students are using AI the most for 2025.
Full report on The Tab site