University of Worcester Vice Chancellor 'hopes' tuition fee rise won't put students off attending
The government announced on Monday fees would increase from £9,250 to £9,535 next year
The vice chancellor from the University of Worcester says he doesn't think the increase on tuition fees from the next academic year will stop students from attending.
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson announced on Monday that undergraduate tuition fees in England would rise to £9,535 for 2025/26, from £9,250.
They say for those after leaving study, student loan borrowers will not see their monthly student loan repayments increase as a result of these changes.
David Green has been in his role at the university for over 20 years, and says he sees why the rise is happening, but doesn't think it will stop people attending.
"I very much hope it doesn't put anybody off from going to university," he said.
"It's so important for people to go to university for their own lives, create so many opportunities for people, and here at the University of Worcester we're educating the next generation of nurses, occupational therapists, teachers, doctors.
"There are so many opportunities that people can get going to university, and I hope this doesn't put off a single person, and I believe it won't."
The Department for Education has said longer-term funding plans for the higher education sector will be set out in due course.