Petition · past parliament
Make University Degrees Cheaper in England
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
University fees simply cost too much money. It is increasingly becoming less affordable to go to University, making the entire ordeal less ideal, lowering the amount of people wishing to go further in education, which means less Scientists, Doctors and less skilful workers in our nation.
On average, University fees cost £9,250 yearly (source = Reddin Survey of University Tuition). This doesn't include accommodation, which costs £125 per week, which means that the overall cost is around £16,000 per year. This also doesn't include the cost of human essentials. Student Finance loans for living away from home only cover around £9,000, leaving students £7,000 in debt per year, and as the typical degree lasts 3 years, the total debt not covered by the student loan is £21,000.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 15 Jun 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jul 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Jul 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.