University tuition fees in England are some of the highest in the world, with an average annual cost of £9,188. This means that English students are paying significantly more for higher education that those in many other countries – including the US which is known for its expensive tuition fees, and where the average student pays […] … learn more→
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Universities in crisis: why a cut in tuition fees and longer loan period would make most students worse off
Universities use students\’ tuition fees to boost research rather than teaching, data shows
No-one knows exactly how universities spend their money. But questions are asked about how universities have financed huge growth in the amount of research produced over the past 15 years – and a new report by the Grattan Institute could have the answer. It finds that, in 2012, universities spent at least $2 billion on […] … learn more→
Only pressure on South Africa’s elites can ease university fee stress
There is a new student movement sweeping South Africa’s universities. Its enemies? Excessive fee increases and underpaid workers. The next step in this fight could be taken beyond university campuses. The final battle will be fought at South Africa’s National Treasury and Reserve Bank for four simple reasons: There needs to be more state funding […] … learn more→
