UK to Charge EU-Based British Students International Tuition Fees From 2028

The Local Spain—British citizens studying at EU universities will be reclassified as international students for UK tuition purposes starting in 2028, facing substantially higher fees than domestic students. The change is a continuing post-Brexit consequence affecting British mobility within Europe. Separately, the Trump administration announced caps on how long international students can remain in the United States. The dual announcements signal a broader tightening of student mobility policy across the Atlantic.

• The Local Spain — EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028
• The Local Sweden — EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028
• The Local Germany — EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028
• The Local Italy — EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028
• The Local France — EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028
• The New Republic — New US rules would make life significantly harder for international students already here
• ABC News — Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
• Associated Press — Trump administration capped how long international students can remain in the US