The Scottish Government will continue to offer free tuition to all students starting their course in the 2019/2020 academic year , with fees paid throughout the course , even after Brexit ends in June 2019 . That in turn could help universities admit more youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds without making it harder for others to get in. Scottish ministers have said that the move will offer prospective students reassurance and give universities time to prepare . The move is intended to " send a strong message to current and prospective students - you are welcome here " , said Shirley - Anne Somerville , higher education minister for Scotland .
The Scottish Government will continue to offer free tuition to all students starting their course in the 2019/2020 academic year , with fees paid throughout the course , even after Brexit ends in June 2019 . Scottish ministers have said that the move will offer prospective students reassurance and give universities time to prepare . The move is intended to " send a strong message to current and prospective students - you are welcome here " , said Shirley - Anne Somerville , higher education minister for Scotland .