The maximum amount a university can set is £9,000 and an increasing amount of universities are willing to charge this. It is interesting to note that all 123 universities and university colleges in the UK will charge at least £6,000 per year to full-time undergraduates. Universities must publish an access agreement with Offa detailing financial support and targets for widening student applications from all education sectors and backgrounds in order to charge more than the new basic fee of £6,000 per year.
Some interesting universities to note are in Wales: Welsh undergraduates wishing to study at Aberystwyth University will only be charged £3,375 per year but any students from England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will have to pay £9,000 maximum. This move could set a trend for all Welsh universities.
Full figures will be confirmed by Offa, the independent watchdog after they have been approved on 11th July 2011.
Offa website