'I won't be able to finish my degree if international fees go up'
Summary
The UK government plans to introduce a new 6% levy on international student tuition fees to help fund grants for domestic students. This could lead to higher costs for international students, affecting their ability to complete their studies in the UK. The proposal has raised concerns about its impact on universities and the UK's economy.Key Facts
- The UK government aims to add a 6% levy to international student fees.
- The levy is intended to fund means-tested maintenance grants for local students.
- Manou, a student from Belgium, states she might have to leave the UK if fees increase.
- About one in four students at Trinity Laban Conservatoire are international.
- The levy could generate nearly £600 million annually.
- University leaders are worried about financial losses and impacts on student diversity.
- 428,200 international students studied in the UK from 2023 to 2024.
- International students contribute £12.6 billion to London's economy.
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