EU-based British students to face higher UK university fees from 2028
The Local reports that British passport holders residing in the EU will lose eligibility for domestic university tuition rates in the UK following the end of a grace period.
By Europa Express17 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CETUpdated 17 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET
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⚡ EXECUTIVE DISPATCH BRIEFDeveloping · Politics
Core Briefing: EU-based British students to face higher UK university fees from 2028
Strategic Context: The Local reports that British passport holders residing in the EU will lose eligibility for domestic university tuition rates in the UK following the end of a grace period.
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According to The Local, a post-Brexit grace period regarding university fee structures is scheduled to expire in 2028. Consequently, British citizens living within the European Union will no longer qualify for home fee status when applying to UK higher education institutions. This change means that affected students could be required to pay international tuition rates, which are estimated to be as much as three times the current cost for domestic students.