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• STUDENT OPINIONS ON IMMIGRATION AND XENOPHOBIA • WILL UNIVERSITY FEES BE AFFECTED? Many students have been away for summer and will be returning to the UK, but after Brexit they may have some questions. Some may feel very anxious about where their future lies. Brexit affects more than just EU students, it affects every foreign student who moved to UK and every home student with the hopes of
being ‘truly international’. The QH brings you an insight from the University of Westminster and what lies ahead for you as a student. It is the sheer uncertainty that Brexit brings with it that has rendered many more anxious than ever. The laws and immigration rules haven’t changed yet but it is the knowledge that they will change, which creates the hostility among the people. The University of
Westminster strives to remain a globally engaged university welcoming students from the EU and beyond.
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need to be addressed. A popular concern for many EU students remains the possibility of a hike in fees. To this, the University said, “Government policy will dictate what all universities must categorize as international fees. Until there is a policy change and a definitive ‘Brexit’ then we will continue to charge home fees for all EU students for as long as we can.” MORE ON PAGE 3...
WESTMINSTER IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE UNIVERSITY IN THE UK BY BEN WALTERS Westminster has topped the list of the most expensive universities to be a student at. The list, compiled by Gocompare, claimed that the cost of studying at Westminster was £24,668 per year. It’s not the best of lists to be ranked first in, but unsuprisingly the list shows that eight of the nine most expensive universities are in London.
The cost of tuition, accommodation, travel and living costs were accounted for as well as food and course materials, which bumped Westminster to the top. Jasmin Steiner, third year English Literature and Creative Writing student, said, “I think it’s a little sad because it’s such a great university and attracts people from all over the world with its great location.” “It’s almost laughable because we are in one of the most happening parts of London but we are all super skint! It’s a great experience though and I am happy I’ve spent the money I have.” London is obviously an expensive city to live in, whether you’re studying or working. Nobody moves here to study without knowing the cost of living. It’s an unfortunate situation. The advantages of studying in the most diverse city in the world outweighs any financial costs, as horrible as they may be.