From The Independent · · 1m 10s
UK eyes cheaper EU fees to join industrial scheme
The government could spend up to £450m a year on reduced university fees for EU students to gain access to the bloc's post-Brexit Made in Europe programme.
In brief
The government could spend up to £450m a year on reduced university fees for EU students to gain access to the bloc's post-Brexit Made in Europe programme. The UK government is considering offering EU students cheaper university fees to access the post-Brexit Made in Europe industrial scheme, at a potential cost of up…
UK offers cheaper fees for EU access
The UK could spend up to £450m a year on cheaper university fees for EU students in return for access to the bloc's post-Brexit Made in Europe industrial programme.
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What it means
The UK government is considering offering EU students cheaper university fees to access the post-Brexit Made in Europe industrial scheme, at a potential cost of up to £450m annually.
