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.