In a consultation, carried out by the Youth Citizenship Commission (YCC), 66 per cent of respondents backed lowering the voting age, with the majority backing the vote at 16.
The consultation Old enough to make a mark? Should the voting age be lowered to 16? received submissions from members of the public, charities, local government, MPs and youth organisations.
The YCC noted that those who supported the lowering of the voting age generally provided more detailed comments and arguments than those who opposed the lowering age.
NUS believes 16 year olds should have the right to vote and is an active member of the Votes at 16 Coalition.
Vice President Further Education Beth Walker said this showed votes at 16 is closer to becoming a reality.
"It is now time for the Commission to play its part in this history by recommending that the right to vote be granted to all 16 and 17 year olds in its final report this June."
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