While many of us hope that the damage to Britain’s economy and standing in the world that was brought about by Brexit could be reduced by again drawing closer to the EU, we mustn’t forget that some consequences of Brexit are only now being played out.
One of them concerns a rule change due to kick in in 2028, when British teens living in the EU will face soaring student fees for UK degrees. Thanks to Brexit they will face what the Guardian calls a “double whammy of paying costlier international fees, while losing access to student finance.”
As of 2028, the ‘Home fee’ qualification ends leaving those hoping to study in UK universities paying international rates and no longer able to access British loans. And the first wave to be affected are those starting their A-levels, or equivalent, this autumn.
While domestic fees for UK students are capped – at £9,790 for the 2026 intake – universities are free to set their own rates for overseas students, which are often at least three times as much, according to the Guardian.
It gives the example of the University of Warwick where this year’s international students will pay £35,530 or those studying law at Leeds University who’ll pay £26,750 a year.
Read the full article in the Guardian here.