Universities in England are proposing to manage the growth of overseas students in exchange for the ability to raise tuition fees and seek more government support, addressing the financial challenges facing the sector. The upcoming “blueprint” from Universities UK (UUK) calls for tuition fees to increase with inflation, as the current cap of £9,250 has diminished in value due to inflation. UUK’s chief executive, Vivienne Stern, emphasizes the need for sustainable growth in international student numbers while considering local service pressures, such as accommodation shortages. The blueprint highlights that it costs universities between £12,000 and £13,000 annually to educate domestic undergraduates, indicating the necessity for fee increases and greater government investment to prevent further decline in the sector.
English Universities Offer to Curb Foreign Students if They can Raise Tuition Fees
Updated on September 18, 2024