The UK government has announced today that university students in England will face tuition fees of up to £9000 per year.
Science minister David Willetts presented the new plan for student finance, which will see tuition fees at all universities rise to at least £6000, with an option for universities to charge up to £9000 per year. Those that decide to charge more than the £6000 minimum will face tougher conditions on widening participation and fair access. A new £150 million national scholarship programme will be launched in conjunction with the rise in fees to encourage bright students from poor backgrounds to apply for university.
