Survey reveals students‛ stance on university charges

Around a third of Czech students would support the introduction of fees for their studies according to a survey released by the Ministry of Education on Friday. The survey questioned more than 11,000 university students on whether they would back an annual fee of up to 15,000 crowns. Around half of the students questioned said education costs already exceeded their means and said charges should be postponed. Around 40 percent welcomed the idea of student loans. The ministry has been attempting to push through higher education reforms for the last decade based on student fees and loans.

Author: Chris Johnstone