Eu Students Turn Away From British Institutions Amid Drastic Tuition Fee Hikes

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HIGHER TUITION COSTS
According to a survey conducted by Study.EU, British universities are expected to lose as many as 84% of potential EU students, due to the ‘home student’ status and access to loans now being revoked. The numbers are dire indeed, projecting an approximate loss of 120,000 enrolments, or 25% of international students following the drastic hike in tuition fees. With a recent announcement declaring student loans no longer being accessible to EU students, around 56% of prospective students will not be able to commence their studies for financial reasons.

Brexit is changing the landscape of higher education in the UK. International students coming to the UK from August 2021 onward will see higher tuition costs than those paid by domestic students. With the 2021/2022 academic year soon approaching, higher tuition fees and an average fee increase of around 99% will become a significant deterrent for EU students, thus pointing to even steeper declines in future applications. What does this mean in numbers? While current European students at British universities are required to pay an annual tuition ...
... fee of up to £9,250, international fees for undergraduate students start at around £10,000 and go up to £38,000 or higher for medical degrees according to The Reddin Survey.

However, on a more positive note, EU students who would still like to pursue postgraduate education in the UK may find the weak pound sterling soften the blow of higher tuition costs. If the country’s currency remains weak, studying in the UK can stay somewhat affordable for international students.

STUDENT VISAS NOW A POSSIBILITY
Britain’s departure from the European Union has also changed regulations concerning freedom of movement. EU students who plan to arrive in the UK after 1 January 2021 will need to apply for a student visa if they wish to enroll on a course longer than six months. Nevertheless, according to the British Council, these changes are only provisional and subject to change due to the ongoing Brexit negotiations. What we do know for certain at this point is that there will be higher tuition fees and a need for student visas for EU students looking to study in the UK. These sweeping changes have given rise to harsh criticism from across the political spectrum and various higher education institutions.

If you consider pursuing your education at a British institution, it is advisable that you contact your university of choice directly before applying, as their representatives will be in the best position to guide you through the new changes expected to take place in the new academic year.

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