Many universities have been turning to highly lucrative international students to help bridge funding shortfalls, who are charged fees of €9,250-€54,000, depending on the area of study.
Irish higher education institutions receive far less for Irish students who pay a contribution charge of €3,000 a year.last week confirmed that there would be no increase in student contribution charges and firmly ruled out a student loan scheme. “Unless the Government and the broader political community are prepared to deliver a sustainable core funding solution, the opportunities afforded to today’s students may be curtailed for many current and future primary and secondary students. As a society, we cannot let this happen,” he said.The association issued the warning as it launched what it says is the first major study on the economic impact of universities on the economy.
I hope they approach the caps based on logic by considering what type of graduates are required and which aren't. More doctors less liberal arts grads kind of approach.
Following USA’s lead. College is a business. Period. They pay ever increasing wages and benefits. They must pursue the revenue. Hard fact.