40% of England's universities face potential bankruptcies within two years due to funding losses and require increased tuition fees or government funding.
Universities face urgent funding decisions as they lose money from two of their three income streams and the third is under government attack. Vice-chancellors and ex-ministers warn that the next government must raise tuition fees or increase funding to avoid bankruptcies within two years, with 40% of England's universities expected to end this year in the red. Increases of £2,000-£3,500 per student may be needed to stabilise the sector.
May 19, 2024
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