{
  "id": 982030,
  "title": "UK universities offer massive fee discounts to attract overseas students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/uk-universities-offer-massive-fee-discounts-to-attract-overseas",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-15T07:13:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/uk-universities-offer-massive-fee-discounts-to-attract-overseas-students"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "UK universities are increasingly offering substantial tuition-fee discounts to overseas students in an effort to attract a shrinking pool of international enrolments and cope with financial pressure. At least 22 universities are currently providing blanket discounts to postgraduate international students, with some institutions reducing fees by up to £8,000, according to a review by consultancy S Squared Insights. The trend marks a shift from traditional merit-based scholarships to straightforward reductions, making courses more affordable for international students. Notable examples include the University of Nottingham offering a £3,000 automatic scholarship and the University of Aberdeen providing an £8,000 discount. These discounts come as the UK faces tougher immigration policies and a decline in international student enrolments, with postgraduate enrolments falling by 17% over two years. While the discounts aim to make courses more accessible, there are concerns that universities may compete primarily on price rather than academic reputation or research strengths.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}