Tue, 25 Nov 2025

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 'I won't be able to finish my degree if international fees go up'

Manou, a student at Trinity Laban, is worried about the government's proposed 6% levy.

* A proposed 6% levy on overseas student tuition fees could cost international students up to £1,500 per year, making it difficult for them to complete their degrees.
* The government plans to introduce the new tax to help fund means-tested maintenance grants for domestic students.
* International students, who already struggle with high fees, may be priced out of university if the levy is implemented.
* The Institute for Fiscal Studies estimates the levy could raise £600m per year, but warns that it would constitute a "tax on the UK's exports".
* University leaders and students are concerned about the impact on international students and the economy, which could lose up to £220m from London universities alone.
* International students contribute significantly to the UK economy, with 208,000 in London generating £12.6bn annually.
* The proposed levy has raised concerns among university leaders, who warn it would "put at risk the international multicultural environment" and harm business competitiveness.
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