UK Universities Face Funding Crisis After Brexit | ARTE.tv Documentary

Brexit has significantly impacted UK universities, leading to funding challenges and a shift towards more profitable programs. Universities are facing a funding crisis due to a combination of frozen tuition fees, increased costs, and reduced government funding, resulting in program cuts and increased reliance on international students to generate income.

Brexit's Impact on Funding

• 00:00:07 Following Brexit, UK universities have faced increased financial pressure due to reduced government funding and limitations on EU student access. This has led to a rise in tuition fees for international students, including those from France who were previously part of a dual-degree program. Universities are now seeking more international students to offset funding shortages.

University Funding Crisis

• 00:01:40 UK universities are facing a funding crisis due to frozen tuition fees and reduced government funding, representing only 25% of higher education compared to the European average. To compensate, universities heavily rely on student loans and are increasingly seeking international students who pay significantly higher tuition fees, leading to program cuts in areas like arts and humanities.