By Graeme Paton. Oxford should be able to charge close to £16,000 in annual student tuition fees to reflect the full cost of an undergraduate education, according to the university’s vice-chancellor. The existing cap on fees in England should rise to partially plug a £70 million a year funding shortfall that risks undermining Oxford’s status as one of the world’s best universities, it was claimed. Prof Andrew Hamilton used his annual oration to call for an overhaul of the existing tuition fees system which was only introduced two years ago. Read more...

By William Ham Bevan. A balanced budget is essential to stress-free studying. William Ham Bevan talks to an expert, a parent and a student to get their tips for budgeting. Starting university means taking control of the purse-strings, and even before they go, there’s plenty students can do to improve their financial skills in preparation for next year. Here, a money expert, a parent and a student share their tips for wise budgeting. Read more...

By Rozina Sabur. The benefits of university life and higher education don’t have to stop once you graduate, says Rozina Sabur. There are a number of benefits to being part of an alumni network. Joining a community of thousands of graduates – often from all over the world – can open up all sorts of opportunities, so it's worth looking into the services your university provides. Read more...

By Graeme Paton. Rising numbers of European universities are offering courses taught in English in a bid to tempt students away from leading British institutions, it emerged today. Figures show that the number of English language-based courses taught in countries such as Germany, France, the Netherlands and Sweden has soared by 38 per cent in just over a year. Read more...