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Majority of Britons Reject High Tuition Fees and Loan Terms

2/3/2026

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A YouGov survey finds 68% of Britons believe £9,000 annual tuition fees are too high.
A YouGov survey finds 76% oppose 6% interest on student loans.
A YouGov survey finds 63% deem a 9% repayment rate excessive.
The National Union of Students argues the current system is unfair.
Most Britons prefer students to fund their education rather than taxpayers.

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Story summary

A YouGov survey finds 68% of Britons believe £9,000 annual tuition fees are too high.
A YouGov survey finds 76% oppose 6% interest on student loans.
A YouGov survey finds 63% deem a 9% repayment rate excessive.
The National Union of Students argues the current system is unfair.
Most Britons prefer students to fund their education rather than taxpayers.