The maximum tuition fees that a university will be able to
charge will be frozen for the second year running to enable
more people to access higher education or training,
Education Secretary confirmed today (2
July).
Mr Hinds also confirmed that students from the European
Union starting courses in England in the 2019/20 academic
year will continue to be eligible for ‘home fee status’,
which means they will be charged the same tuition fees as
UK students. They will also be able to access financial
support for the duration of their course on the same basis
as is available today.
Education Secretary said:
I want everyone with the talent and potential to be able
to take advantage of our world class universities. We’ve
already raised the amount of money graduates need to earn
before starting to pay back their student loans, and
freezing tuition fees for another year is another example
of the steps the Government is taking to support those in
higher education.
Students from the EU make an important contribution to
the universities sector and it is a testament to our
system that so many students from abroad choose to come
and study here. Today we are providing clarity and
certainty on their fees for the duration of their
courses.
Today’s announcements builds on the Prime Minister’s pledge
last October that the Government would freeze maximum
tuition fees for full-time undergraduate courses in 2018/19
at £9,250 - and increase the amount borrowers can earn to
£25,000 before they need to repay their loans. This will
save over half a million graduates up to £360 this year.
The Government is also carrying out a review of Post-18
education and funding which will look at how the system can
work better for everyone, ensuring value for money for
students and taxpayers. The review will conclude in early
2019.
Financial support applies to undergraduate and postgraduate
courses at English institutions, as well as postgraduate
training support from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
through the Research Councils for UK wide institutions.
Freezing tuition fees for a further year is another example
of the steps the Government is taking to support those in
higher education and comes after listening to the views of
young people, parents and Parliament.
