“is it true that UK universties are most expensive universities in world?”
Checked claim: UK universities are the most expensive universities in the world.
Credits
- Fact-checked by:
- Arif Wali
Verdict history v2
This score changed from 59 to 75 on October 9, 2026 after new evidence was accepted. The earlier version is still on the record.
- v1 59 First published October 8, 2026
- v2 75 Evidence amended — Reader-suggested source; would change the published finding. theguardian.com October 9, 2026
Statista reports that England’s average tuition for bachelor‑level students is the highest globally, exceeding fees in the United States and other countries.2
TopUniversities notes that leading UK institutions such as UCL charge international tuition between £19,720 and £28,610, and other UK universities list fees around €21,450 to £23,000, among the highest worldwide.13
Domestic tuition is capped at £9,790 per year for home students (source 3), so the claim applies primarily to international and bachelor‑level fees and may not reflect postgraduate costs or scholarships.4