Free university tuition may sound like a worthy model but the question of whether or not it’s the best way to attract and keep foreign talent is never too far from public debate. As Finland’s plans to introduce fees take hold this year, Beckie Smith looks at current and former fee-free countries to see what the future may hold for this ideal.
The Scottish government has guaranteed free tuition for EU students enroling for the 2018/19 academic year for the duration of their entire course.
International College Dundee in Scotland aims to boost international undergraduate enrolments at the university.
The Scottish government has confirmed that EU students enrolling in Scotland in 2017 will have access to the current funding scheme.
EU students applying to study at an English HE or FE institution in 2017 will have access to student funding for the duration of their course, the universities minister has confirmed.
The first meeting of the Scottish Government’s International Council of Education Advisers has concluded with an undertaking to explore three main themes in its future work.
The loss of the UK's two year post-study work visa has cost the Scottish economy over £250m since the programme ended in 2012, Universities Scotland has said.
The University of the West of Scotland could become the first UK university to offer a fee refund to students – including international students – who fail to graduate, in an effort to boost its global competitiveness.