The Government's proposals on higher education funding and student support and their impact on access to higher education (258 KB , PDF)
The Government's proposals on higher education funding and student support and their impact on access to higher education (258 KB , PDF)
The government met its 2030 international student recruitment target of 600,000 ten years early and numbers have continued to increase since 2020. This briefing looks at student numbers, government policy, and the economic impact of international students.
Average loan debt and the overall scale of loans have increased over time as the Government has shifted funding for maintenance and teaching to loans. This has led to concerns about the burden of debt, high interest rates and the cost of loans to the taxpayer.
On Tuesday 24 June 2025, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department for Education as part of the Estimates Day debate.
