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Year 13 Students Face Fierce Competition Amid Rising Tuition

8/7/2025

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Year 13 students are seizing the opportunity to select universities, even as tuition fees in England soar to £9,535. With UK applicants climbing to 328,390, the competition is fierce, yet they make up a dwindling share of the 18-year-old population, highlighting the shifting landscape of higher education choices.

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Story summary

Year 13 students are seizing the opportunity to select universities, even as tuition fees in England soar to £9,535. With UK applicants climbing to 328,390, the competition is fierce, yet they make up a dwindling share of the 18-year-old population, highlighting the shifting landscape of higher education choices.