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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 October 2025. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Universities: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 21 July 2025 to Question 67904 on Universities: Fees and Charges, whether the European Commission has requested that EU students be given home fee status under the proposed UK-EU youth mobility scheme.

Answer

We have agreed, under the UK-EU Common Understanding, that we will work towards the establishment of a balanced youth experience scheme with the EU. We have agreed that any scheme will be capped and participants’ visas time-limited. We have not agreed to offer home fee status to EU students. We have also been clear that it should be in line with the UK’s existing schemes with countries like Australia and New Zealand. The exact parameters are subject to discussion and we cannot give a running commentary of ongoing negotiations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
83799
Session
2024-26
Related items
Universities: Fees and Charges
Monday, 21 July 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Fees and charges EU nationals Universities EEA nationals
Link
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