Edinburgh Uni funding cuts

Many unis are struggling financially not only Edinburgh.

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Original post by Asher Campbell

Should I be taking into consideration the serious budget cuts and the financial situation that is taking place at Edinburgh into my decision into what uni to go to.

University of Edinburgh warns of staff cuts as it faces £140m financial deficit | University of Edinburgh | The Guardian

Yes - because it will have an impact on Student Services as thats usually where the staff cuts are made, and this sort of stuff has a big impact on overall staff morale,

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Original post by Anonymous

Many unis are struggling financially not only Edinburgh.

Mostly RG ironically - its because historically they have been far too reliant on international fee payers, and have also over expanded in the last 10 years.

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Original post by McGinger

Mostly RG ironically - its because historically they have been far too reliant on international fee payers, and have also over expanded in the last 10 years.

Aberdeen, Dundee, Cardiff there are lots not all RG

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random_matt

It's probably about time fee's are set accordingly to the subjects.

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Mollysmom2

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I thought they charged international students more money? And if that’s the case why are they having a financial difficulties? Please enlighten me. And is this going to affect the veterinary school as well?

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Original post by Mollysmom2

I thought they charged international students more money? And if that’s the case why are they having a financial difficulties? Please enlighten me. And is this going to affect the veterinary school as well?

The government has also recently announced major National Insurance hikes so costs employers much more money than it did before. Yes international students pay more but uni’s do not get enough money per Scottish/RUK students. nearly all are finding financial situation a challenge.

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Original post by Mollysmom2

I thought they charged international students more money? And if that’s the case why are they having a financial difficulties? Please enlighten me. And is this going to affect the veterinary school as well?

There are far fewer International students than there used to be - especially postgrads - and this used to subsidise the cost of UK students. Now it doesnt. Hence course slashing and job cuts.

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Mollysmom2

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Original post by McGinger

There are far fewer International students than there used to be - especially postgrads - and this used to subsidise the cost of UK students. Now it doesnt. Hence course slashing and job cuts.

That is terrible to hear. I hope they can work something out. No one should lose their jobs.

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Original post by Mollysmom2

That is terrible to hear. I hope they can work something out. No one should lose their jobs.

Do you want to pay £30k a year in fees?
Thats the real cost of a Uni course.

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Mollysmom2

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Original post by McGinger

Do you want to pay £30k a year in fees?
Thats the real cost of a Uni course.

I’m sorry I did not mean to upset anyone by asking my question. I was just sincerely curious. My daughter will be an international student if she’s accepted at Edinburgh and they already quoted us £39,700k a year for her tuition if she is is accepted. This is not including her living expenses if she attends. So I get it I understand.

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