Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should universities be free?
Position‹3 of 4›

University STEM degrees should be free

This position holds that STEM university degrees should be free. It argues that the cost and debt of demanding science, technology, engineering and maths courses deter entrants from fields facing shortages, and that where the degree is a strict job requirement, charging for it is a toll on entry.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. STEM degrees are essential for their careers so the degree isn't 'optional'
  2. Fully funding STEM degrees would encourage more young people to enter those fields