Opinionated: Should University Be Free? Scrapping Tuition Fees -TLDR News

The video discusses the ongoing debate over tuition fees in the UK, focusing on the English system. It covers the current tuition fee structure, arguments for and against abolishing fees, economic implications, and the impact of debt on university attendance. The video also explores the opportunity cost of funding education, the quality of higher education, and the issue of overqualification. Community opinions on tuition fees and living costs are presented, highlighting the social benefits and challenges of the current system.

What was the controversy surrounding the Liberal Democrats during the coalition government?

• They increased taxes.

• They reduced healthcare funding.

• They allegedly broke a promise on tuition fees.

• They supported Brexit.

What is the maximum tuition fee universities in England can charge per year?

• £12000

• £15000

• £9250

• £5000

How much of their salary do students repay for their loans once they earn above the threshold?

• 9%

• 7%

• 11%

• 5%

What is one of the main arguments for abolishing tuition fees?

• It would reduce government spending.

• It would increase social benefits.

• It would improve international relations.

• It would decrease university enrollment.

What is the estimated long-term cost of scrapping tuition fees according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies?

• £8 billion

• £12 billion

• £5 billion

• £10 billion

What is the economic argument related to opportunity cost in funding tuition?

• It increases inflation.

• It diverts funds from other projects.

• It reduces interest rates.

• It boosts international trade.

How do higher perceived debts affect students according to US studies?

• They create reluctance to borrow.

• They increase student satisfaction.

• They lead to higher graduation rates.

• They encourage more borrowing.

What percentage of graduates are in non-graduate roles according to the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development?

• 48.8%

• 58.8%

• 68.8%

• 78.8%

What was a major concern for students according to the 2014 NUS survey?

• Tuition fees

• Living costs

• Course difficulty

• Campus facilities

What percentage of people believe university is a significant social benefit?

• 84.9%

• 74.9%

• 54.9%

• 64.9%