Scotland’s universities face a funding crisis as reports warn of bleak conditions; Universities Scotland represents 16 universities and 3 higher-education bodies, advocating for sustainable funding and policy support.
A pair of Scottish reports show universities are running a multi-hundred-million-pound funding gap in 2023/24, driven by rising costs, inflation and a growing reliance on international student fees. The gap risks affecting teaching, research and infrastructure, with potential consequences for free tuition policies.