# 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.
- Title: UK eyes cheaper EU fees to join industrial scheme | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: andy burnham, brexit, eu relations, university fees, made in europe, rachel reeves, politics, news, eyes, cheaper, fees, join
- Source: The Independent — https://independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/burnham-brexit-eu-europe-university-fees-b3077461.html
- Published: 2026-11-02T16:40:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: andy burnham, brexit, eu relations, university fees, made in europe, rachel reeves, politics, news
## 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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## Key takeaway

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.