http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11727892#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa The latest stories from the University funding section of the BBC News web site. en-gb Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:10:57 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/nol/shared/img/bbc_news_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11727892#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa 120 60 15 About 12 universities are looking into reducing their 2012 fees in the wake of government policy changes. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14836196#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14836196 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:45:55 GMT Northern Ireland's universities and colleges will be allowed to charge English, Scottish and Welsh students more to cover the shortfall of freezing local fees. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14880689#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14880689 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:39:17 GMT Government proposals to penalise graduates in England for paying back their student loans early would be costly and ineffective, the think tank CentreForum says. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14836202#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14836202 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:18:45 GMT The High Court rules the Metropolitan Police acted lawfully when they "kettled" three teenagers during the tuition fee protests in London. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14833620#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14833620 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:28:17 GMT All schools in England should offer university scholarships to their poorest pupils, the deputy Liberal Democrat leader Simon Hughes says. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14220210#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14220210 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:11:23 GMT BPP University College is to charge £5,000 per year in tuition fees for three-year courses from 2012. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14806047#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14806047 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:10:30 GMT A human rights lawyer is challenging Scotland's university funding system saying it is unlawful to charge English students north of the border. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-14607122#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-14607122 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:02:56 GMT Many universities in England and Wales will have to reduce their tuition fees within two years of charging higher fees in 2012, the Higher Education Policy Institute predicts. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14556649#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14556649 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:22:49 GMT Average debts may reach £53,000 for UK students starting in 2012 as tuition fees rise - double the figure for 2011 - an annual survey suggests. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14488312#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14488312 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:40:33 GMT The Open University has announced tuition fees of £5,000 per year from next year - making it much cheaper than most other universities. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14216167#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14216167 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:05:00 GMT More than a third of England's universities have had their plans to charge £9,000 for every single course officially approved by the official watchdog. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14111421#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14111421 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:16:52 GMT A survey suggests many further education colleges will charge tuition fees of less than £6,000 for their university-level courses. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13086654#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13086654 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:29:51 GMT University language departments are warning that an increase in tuition fees in England will threaten their ability to recruit students. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12893629#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12893629 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:48:06 GMT Some graduates in England could end up paying back double their original student loans under the new fees regime, figures calculated for the BBC suggest. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12767850#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12767850 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:52:37 GMT A car containing Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall is attacked by protesters amid violence after MPs voted to raise tuition fees. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11954333#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11954333 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:46:32 GMT Full coverage of the MPs' debate and vote over raising the cap on tuition fees in England to £9,000 per year and the accompanying mass student protests in London, with reaction and analysis. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/9275169.stm#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/9275169.stm Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:27:08 GMT Universities in England will have to compete against each other and private providers for a quarter of their student places. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13927710#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13927710 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:20:53 GMT A look at the government's proposed changes to higher education in England, as it publishes a White Paper setting out ministers' vision for the future of the sector. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13939525#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13939525 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:44:24 GMT A universities leader warns over plans to allow universities to expand by taking more high achieving pupils. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13909004#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13909004 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:12:24 GMT Senior academics in the UCU lecturers' union say they fear more for-profit universities could damage the reputation of higher education in the UK. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13778863#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13778863 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:38:04 GMT Staff at London Metropolitan University protest over the university's decision to cut two thirds of its courses. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-13874929#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-13874929 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:33:56 GMT A private college being set up by leading academics does not have the right to use the title "university college," say government officials. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13676006#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13676006 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:48:06 GMT A group of the world's leading academics launch a new British college which will charge £18,000 fees. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13659394#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13659394 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:28:07 GMT The government distances itself from suggestions that wealthy students could pay for extra university places. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13343824#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13343824 Tue, 10 May 2011 15:46:06 GMT London Metropolitan University says it is to cut hundreds of courses so that it can survive financially when tuition fees are increased. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13098705#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13098705 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:30:54 GMT England's universities face a 12% reduction in funding before cuts linked to student fees come in, according to figures from their funding body. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12762556#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12762556 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:31:42 GMT Full list of universities' planned tuition fees announced so far http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12880840#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12880840 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:10:40 GMT Key questions answered on plans to raise tuition fees to up to £9,000 per year http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11483638#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11483638 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:02:01 GMT How can universities attract more poorer pupils? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12416762#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12416762 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:17:31 GMT The emerging patchwork of UK university charges http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13070657#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13070657 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:07:06 GMT The Northern Ireland Executive has decided to keep university tuition fees at their current level following a meeting on Thursday afternoon. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14843377#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14843377 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:20:41 GMT St Andrews University confirms it will charge £36,000 for a standard four-year degree to non-Scottish students. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-14857102#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-14857102 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:29:34 GMT Edinburgh University is set to become the most expensive place to study in the UK for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-14784810#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-14784810 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:30:51 GMT Welsh students could be becoming "more discerning" in their choices of university, opting to study in England rather than the cheaper option of staying in Wales, it is claimed. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14554535#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14554535 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:37:55 GMT There will be no large increases in university tuition fees for students starting courses in 2012, the first and deputy first ministers confirm. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14156870#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14156870 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:34:12 GMT The Conservatives and Plaid Cymru both question whether the tuition fee policy for Welsh students is affordable, as eight universities are allowed to set maximum fees while the Welsh Government will subsidise the increase. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14114535#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14114535 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:47:21 GMT Welsh universities' plans to charge students tuition fees of up to £9,000 a year are rejected. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-13780270#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-13780270 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:01:31 GMT The heads of NI's two universities have warned that cuts to the higher education budget will have a "catastrophic" impact on competitiveness. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-13696020#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-13696020 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:35:53 GMT Universities in Wales have been dealt budget cuts of more than 5% this year, figures from their funding body reveal. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-12915298#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-12915298 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:56:46 GMT Students from other EU countries could be charged to study in Scotland, the education secretary reveals. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-12758097#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-12758097 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:53:38 GMT Scottish universities have for the first time indicated the level of tuition charges they think could be introduced. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12524826#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12524826 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:49:46 GMT Basic university tuition fees will be £2,000 lower in Wales than in England, Education Minister Leighton Andrews announces. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/12467630#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/12467630 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:40:43 GMT Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland who go to Scottish universities could face annual tuition fees of up to £6,000. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12000741#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12000741 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:22:14 GMT Police have defended their tactics in trying to contain protesters demonstrating in London against a rise in tuition fees in England http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11960242#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11960242 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:37:45 GMT Police horses have charged at student protesters demonstrating over plans to raise tuition fees. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11962905#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11962905 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:56:20 GMT The government has narrowly won a vote in the House of Commons to raise tuition fees to a maximum of £9,000 per year. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11962907#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11962907 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:14:40 GMT A student who made it on to the roof of Millbank Tower during violent protests over proposed tuition fee increases backed the need to use direct action against the government. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11729214#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11729214 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:11:38 GMT Thousands of students have begun marching through central London in protest at the coalition government's plans to triple university tuition fees in England. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11960944#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11960944 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:21:58 GMT See the possible cost on our student finance calculator http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14785676#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14785676 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:43:12 GMT Is the customer always right - even in universities? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13942401#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13942401 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:01:44 GMT Two university leaders' views on plans for increased competition http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13951020#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13951020 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:28:59 GMT Students to be given more market-style information http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13874483#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13874483 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:00:12 GMT What will the expansion of private universities mean? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13858401#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13858401 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:16:42 GMT Why are UK southerners more likely to go to top universities? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13782315#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13782315 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:37:41 GMT Pupils' dilemma - dreaming spires or building site? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13079945#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13079945 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:48:01 GMT How good are UK universities compared to global competitors? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-13709877#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-13709877 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:49:03 GMT Students are looking at more than fees when deciding where to go http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13013994#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-13013994 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:43:43 GMT Students' last-ditch protest against university fees rises http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11959950#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11959950 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:23:43 GMT Do Welsh plans to help students with fees add up? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11889053#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11889053 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:04:53 GMT Is a wave of UK students heading for the US? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11832373#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11832373 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 02:14:49 GMT The UK compared to its international rivals http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11438140#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11438140 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:21:19 GMT How the university experience may evolve http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11420119#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11420119 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 01:59:04 GMT Bright pupils who are choosing a different path to success http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-10926532#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-10926532 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:16:02 GMT