Petition · Department for Education

Give all British Citizens Overseas Access to Home Fees at English Universities

Closed 77 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should allow British citizens living abroad to qualify for home fee status at English universities, even if they have not spent the 3 years before the start of term living in the UK, or another eligible country.
I think the current system penalises British citizens living abroad by charging international fees instead of home fees, even when many continue to contribute financially from overseas and maintain close ties to the UK. I think British citizens must be eligible for home fees, regardless of residence.

Timeline

29 Jul 2025 Petition opened for signatures
29 Jan 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 77
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 29 Jul 2025
Closed 29 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.