‘Not fair at all’: Hundreds of thousands more students to be slugged with high fees
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Universities face mounting pressure as education costs continue escalating, with students investing substantial sums for undergraduate degrees. A government review scheduled for mid-2027 will assess affordability and accessibility concerns. Current tuition rates exceed $50,000 for arts programs, prompting widespread criticism about equity in higher education. The delay in policy decisions leaves thousands of prospective students navigating financial uncertainty while institutional pressures intensify across the sector.
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‘Not fair at all’: Hundreds of thousands more students to be slugged with high fees
A government body will deliver its verdict on the cost of university education in mid-2027. Meanwhile, students continue to pay up to $50,000 for an arts degree.
