IHEF 2026: High cost of living and tuition fees making UK less attractive for international students

News Tank Academic - London - News #441036 - Published on 13/05/26 at 16:20
©  Rachel MacSween
Rachel MacSween, director of partnership and student engagement at IDP Education. - ©  Rachel MacSween

The UK is becoming less attractive to international students looking to study abroad thanks to a range of factors, including the high cost of living and student fees. This was one of the main takeaways from the International Higher Education Forum (IHEF) 2026 organised by UK Universities International (UUKi) in London on 06 and 07/05/2026.

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©  Rachel MacSween
Rachel MacSween, director of partnership and student engagement at IDP Education. - ©  Rachel MacSween

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