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UK higher education finance: what's the problem and what can be done?

Richard Murphy and Gill Wyness


The tripling of tuition fees in 2012 put universities in a strong financial position. But since then, fees - and the maintenance loans that support students - haven't kept up with inflation. Now, students face real hardship and some universities seem to be in deep financial difficulties.


29 October 2024


Economics Observatory


https://www.economicsobservatory.com/uk-higher-education-finance-whats-the-problem-and-what-can-be-done

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