Why is Tuition fees in United Kingdom Expensive for Prospective African Student?

Answer 1

Its the same for UK students as well, not just for students from different countries

Answer 2

A large number of things in the UK are going to be expensive for a prospective African student. The average income in the UK is much larger than in most African countries, and therefore items such as tuition fees which are largely dependent on income (of the teaching staff) will of course be much higher.

In addition, however, the UK deliberately sets tuition fees higher for foreign students than for domestic ones - the foreign students effectively subsidise the locals.

Answer 3

Because it's a way that they make their money. All overseas students are charged huge amounts compared with UK students - even those from the EU are charged more.

I think that many university have the idea that a British university degree is "the best" and therefore foreigners should pay. This is a myth but one that is perpetuated by the governement as justification for them to not have to support universities.

Answer 4

Hi. I'm from South Africa, living in the U.K but qualified back home and my qualifications are evaluated by Naric as equivalent to British. Yes, the fees here for uni are higher for foreign students, not just african people, probably for the reasons that most people who have tried to answer your question have given (such as that it subsidizes local citizens here so that they are able to fund their own tuition) because its expensive for the locals as well. However, for some of them to have the audacity to say that it is viewed as some of the best qualifications in the world is really a myth. I've taught here in England for many years, more than half of the kids here have learning difficulties, and coming from South Africa, that is a helluva lot more than what I'm accustomed to. So this may be due to socio-economic problems but hell, why do they perpetually (on british tv) point out the difficulties of other so-called 3rd world countries?? Half of the british population can't even spell! They speak one language and they can't even spell... In my opinion, having studied back home has afforded me that which i wouldnt otherwise have achieved, a certain level of excellence which i find sorely lacking in british education. I got my Honours degree because i enrolled for it as a seperate course after B.A. In britain, you 'automatically' get it if your pass results are above 'c' average. Back home, i also needed a 'c' or above pass rate. Apart from that, the british media has lots of funding (the pound is one of the strongest currencies in the world, as a direct result of colonization and stealing land from natives in Africa and other such countries, South AFrica is a prime example) so with that sort of funds available their media asserts to the world that 'english standards' are the best...*eye rolling* but i know how their 'educated' get advanced in life. I only taught at the schools here and know enough to know that compared to our Education system in South AFrica (where we have to sit for exams each year to advance to the next year of education, starting from the age of 6!) the british only ever start writing exams for the purpose of advancing, when they do G.C.S.E which is their final year of high school education. I could write a book about it i suppose, but ultimately what i'm saying is, you're better off studying at home, then coming here to england to strutt your stuff because, here is such a shortage of professionals here, people dont seem to value education much....try medicine or I.T, or even education, you cant go wrong. Best wishes, Whizzdom

Answer 5

Because you don't earn Pounds?
Because they would rather educate a citizen rather than a foreigner.
There are some very good schools in Africa have you thought about them. They are much less expensive. You would still pay more than the locals.

Answer 6

If her son is French then he can definitely come over under eu regulation and have rights resembling a British citizen. the mummy, i'm no longer so particular approximately yet she are able to get something resembling being a dependant on her son.

Answer 7

with top up fees in place now it would be difficult to say but you are look ing at ab£15,0000 for tuition. Contact the uni you want to attend for the actual figure

Answer 8

With all the extras, it cost me approx £25,000 to put my daughter through Uni! Fees, Accomodation, food, spending money etc. And we're Nationals!

Answer 9

Tution Fees in th UK are not only expensive for foreign students but British nationals aswell. It's all thanks to the Labour government, i'm afraid

Answer 10

because they offer good degree that are world recognised, that's why. We all have to pay them now and if you are lucky you may get a gradtuate job that will pay enough to pay back the fees in five or six years. woohoo