81% say using AI on a university assignment is cheating, but only 19% would report another student
403 of 500 selected one of the two cheating answers. 96 said they would report another student.
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Unifresher Student Experience Survey 2026
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500UK student respondents
15numbered survey questions
12-25 Aug2026 fieldwork
Unweightedprimary public result series
Current story lines
Research findings with strong editorial angles
These formulations are designed to stay inside what the survey actually measured.
76% experienced at least one of five named student-housing issues
Housemate problems were most common at 34.4%, followed by property-condition issues at 32.2% and Wi-Fi at 29.4%.
Only 13% say tuition fees definitely represent good value for money
51% answered Sometimes and 36% answered No. Those categories should remain distinct in coverage.
42% say universities do not do enough to support student mental health
This is a respondent-perception measure, not an objective audit of university services.
47% have felt pressured to drink or party to fit in at least once
29.8% said this had happened multiple times.
65% worried about finances and 57% worried about making friends before university
Both figures come from a multi-select question, so respondents could choose more than one worry.
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