First Scottish University to charge tuition fees

Scottish Universities likely to be taken to court over student fees!

Aberdeen University has become the first Scottish University to declare that from 2012 it will charge students £9,000 per year for the first three years of their courses, with the fourth year free.  However, this does not apply to Scottish or EU students, but does affect those from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

It is expected that the other Scottish Universities will make similar statements in the following weeks.

Unsurprisingly, this move is likely to be challenged by various students from England, Wales and NI.  The current Scottish Govt stance is seen by many to be illegal under European Law and contravenes the human rights of those students affected.

It seems probable that the differences north and south of the border will be resolved to bring about a fair system for all.

For property investors in Edinburgh, it is likely to mean that there will be an increase in student demand for Edinburgh properties as Scottish Students will have to compete in an ‘open market’ with those from England etc.  And with the University having more revenue it is likely to mean that they will look to offer more courses and be able to develop further infrastructure for future growth too.