International student levy could cost English universities 600m a year

The proposed 6% surcharge has prompted warnings from vice-chancellors over its impact on budgets and global competitivenessThe governments proposed levy on international student fees could cost universities in England more than 600m a year if it goes ahead, a study has found.The 6% surcharge on tuition fees paid by overseas students, floated in the Home Offices recent immigration white paper, would particularly hit leading universities such as University College London (UCL) and the University o...