Written questions

Overseas Students: Fees and Charges

Commons · Question 86394 · Tabled 29 Oct 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 5 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of an International Student Levy on the ability for universities to deliver (a) high-priority and (b) high-cost courses.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 5 Nov 2025

This government is committed to supporting the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to attend higher education. We must, therefore, reform the higher education system to better support disadvantaged students. That is why the gov...