Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should UK students be charged university fees?
Position‹2 of 2

Yes, the UK should charge for access to its higher education institutions.

Others believe that charging for education is the only certain way we can guarantee a constant source of funding for universities, and that it is fairer to only charge those who use the service for accessing it.

Supporting arguments · 4

  1. Charging students is the fairest way to fund universities.
    Charging students means that those who don't benefit from higher education don't have to pay for it.
  2. Making education free diminishes the quality
    Without fees, the service universities can offer would be radically reduced.
  3. Charging students has removed the cap on places
    It is actually increasing places not decreasing fees that reduces inequality.
  4. By charging students, they value their education more.
    If we value what we pay for, then we should certainly value our education.