Revealed: The UK universities where students officially use AI the most in 2025

Forget all-nighters at the library or critical thinking; students are now relying on AI to get through university.

AI is increasingly being used across UK unis. A study done by HEPI found that 92 per cent 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.

But which uni is using it the most? 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  unis where students are using AI the most for 2025.

10. Hereford College of Arts- 330.6

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Hereford is last on the list. But despite it being the smallest uni on the list, its students are still turning to AI in surprising numbers. What do arts students need AI for anyway?

9. University of Liverpool – 340.6

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Although lower than the others, AI is very much still part of the daily student life. Even the Scousers are in on it, with 340.6 average highest monthly search volume per million residents.

8. University of Manchester – 359.2

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Eighth on the list, maybe Manchester students have finally found something they love as much as a night out.

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7. Wrexham University – 380.6

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The only Welsh uni on the list. AI use is spreading over the UK, and taking Wales down with it.

6. University of Exeter – 420.5

Exeter holds the highest spot as a Russell Group uni in the rankings at 420.5. Even the “prestigious” students can’t resist using it.

5. University of Lincoln – 456

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Lincoln comes in fifth. Lincoln might known for its historic buildings and beautiful views, but its students are looking firmly at the AI on their screens.

4. University of Bedfordshire (Luton) – 473.9

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Fourth on the list, Luton students are proving that their AI game is on point with 473.9 average highest monthly search volume per million residents. But to be fair, other than visiting the airport, what else is there to do in Luton?

3. University of Salford – 497.3

Salford students make it high up the list at third place. We might not know much about Salford Uni, but we know they can’t put ChatGPT down.

2. University of the Highlands and Islands (Inverness) – 515.6

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With only a few thousand students, it’s impressive that the Inverness campus sits at second place. Apparently even the smaller unis can’t stop using AI.

1. University of Bath – 527.5

Bath holds the number one spot with an average highest monthly search volume per million residents. of 527.5 and holding the crown out of the unis where students are using AI the most in 2025.

These students officially see ChatGPT more than their lecture halls. At this point, it’s not just a tool, it’s a lifestyle.

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