The number of graduates leaving university and unsuccessful finding work fell slightly to just under 20,000 last year, with unemployment levels higher among men than women, official figures showed on Thursday.

Almost one in 10 graduates (9 percent) were assumed to be unemployed after graduating.

That was down slightly from 10 percent in 2008/9 but higher than five years ago when it stood at six percent, according to the figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

Unemployment was higher among men than women.  Nine percent of all UK male students were out of work after 6 months compared to six percent of women.

The figures show the average salary for last year’s graduates was 20,500 pounds,.

Earlier this month, a report found that university leavers are facing record level of competition for jobs, as there are more than 80 fighting for every position.

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