Petition · HM Treasury
Add VAT to university tuition fees to ensure consistency in education tax policy
Closed
79 signatures
What the petition asks
Remove VAT exemption from university tuition fees. I believe the current approach is inconsistent and unfair, taxing only certain stages of education.
I believe charging VAT on private school fees while exempting universities and nurseries is unjust. I believe this policy doesn't affect the wealthy but instead punishes aspirational families who can work multiple jobs to give their children a better future. Education is education. If it’s fair to tax it, then I believe it must be applied equally.
Timeline
| 28 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
79
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
28 Aug 2025
Closed
28 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.