Tuition fee hike out of touch with economic reality

By Rok Primozic. Plans to raise tuition fees in Armenia up to 30% could have devastating consequences for Armenian society, as it would severely limit students’ chances of gaining access to higher education. Tuition fees were already increased by 15% on average in May at many public and private universities. This is out of proportion with the country’s socioeconomic development given that students have to pay US$1,048 in tuition fees on average a year when nominal salaries are only about $260 a month. Read more...