College costs to exceed £10,000 for the first time ever.

As we all know, the cost of higher education can be quite steep. And now, it seems that it's about to get even steeper. It has been announced that university tuition fees in England will be increasing for the first time in eight years. This news comes from the government, who will make the official announcement later today.

Back in 2012, the previous government made the decision to raise the cap on university tuition fees to £9,000 per year. However, since 2017, it has remained frozen at £9,250 for domestic undergraduate students. But according to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, this will soon change. She will be addressing the House of Commons this afternoon to reveal that tuition fees will be rising to £9,500 in October 2025 and £10,500 by 2029.

As expected, this announcement is likely to cause quite a stir. Especially since Keir Starmer, who ran to be the Labour leader in 2020, had promised to abolish tuition fees. However, he later retracted this statement, citing a "different financial situation" and choosing to prioritize the NHS instead.

It's worth noting that Professor Shitij Kapur, vice-chancellor of King's College London, had previously stated that universities in England needed between £12,000 and £13,000 per year in tuition fees to cover their costs. This increase in tuition fees may also impact overseas students, as Home Office figures released last month showed a 16% drop in visa applications from them. These students are able to be charged significantly higher tuition fees, and the decrease in applications may be a result of the current pandemic and travel restrictions.

Additionally, since January, international students in the UK have not been allowed to bring dependents with them, except in certain cases. This includes postgraduate research courses or courses with government-funded scholarships. It's clear that these changes will have a significant impact on the education system and those pursuing higher education.

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