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The Ministry of Education is “completely the opposite of what it should be” regarding issues such as tuition fee increases or university placements, says José Manuel Pureza.
Paulo Raimundo warns that raising tuition fees is 'unlocking a door' with no return. He advocates for democratising access to higher education rather than making it elitist, stating that the issue is one of principle, not the amount charged.
Home News Minister of Education defends increase in tuition fees in Portugal Minister of Education defends increase in tuition fees in Portugal On 24 March, the Minister of Education reiterated his support for higher education tuition fee increases, the day students held a national demonstration
Fernando Alexandre argued in the morning that “tuition fees should be updated”. In the afternoon, students from across the country demanded compliance with the Constitution, “which is now 50 years old” and provides for progressive free education.
End of tuition fees. João Louro (PSD) speaks about executing an accommodation plan, Ricardo Reis (CH) proposes deferring tuition fee payments, while Sofia Pereira (PS) criticises removing limits on master's degree tuition fees.
The Minister of Education defended an increase in higher education tuition fees again this Tuesday, on the same day students held a national demonstration for free education. 'Tuition fees should be updated according to the inflation rate, because they have effectively been decreasing in recent years. They are frozen, but...'
Fernando Alexandre recalled the Government's “very clear” position, which views tuition fees as “a relevant form of funding” for higher education institutions.
Fernando Alexandre recalled the Government's “very clear” position, which views tuition fees as “a relevant form of funding” for higher education institutions.
“Frustrated” Brussels says issue must be resolved before talks can conclude.
Statement by Seguro saying he is, in principle, opposed to ending the freeze on tuition fees.
The presidential candidate stressed he would have to see any decree that might eventually reach him in order to decide whether to promulgate or veto it.
Presidential candidate António José Seguro said today that he would, in principle, be against lifting the freeze on tuition fees, but qualified that he would need to see any decree that reached him before deciding whether to promulgate it or veto it.
Bloco de Esquerda, PCP, PS and Livre argued for ending that payment, with slight differences between them, but all the proposals were voted against by MPs from PSD, CDS-PP, Chega and Iniciativa Liberal.
The proposals were rejected with votes against from the PSD and CDS-PP, which favour increasing tuition fees.
Some parties call for the abolition of tuition fees.
'Frankly, I think everything will stay the same,' says an official of the Lisbon Academic Federation.
The issue of higher education costs borne by students remains on the table: five different proposals were submitted to the Assembly of the Republic in recent days.
Although the Government downplayed the impact of the general strike, the country's economic activity recorded an 8% drop on the day of the stoppage called by the UGT and the CGTP in protest at changes to the labour law. Hundreds of young people are still waiting for the money they are entitled to as part of refunds of tuition fees, without ...
Portugal’s Minister of Education has rejected accusations that he blamed disadvantaged students for the deterioration of university residences, calling the claims “completely false.” “That is completely false. What I said The post Minister denies blaming poor students for university residence degradation appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Minister of Education has made statements regarding recent educational policies and initiatives.
Higher education institutions are at odds regarding the provision of accommodation for students who are not on scholarships.
The presentation of the new social action system for Higher Education has sparked controversy.
Fernando Alexandre argued on Tuesday at a ceremony presenting the new social action model for higher education that public residences should include students from various social strata; otherwise, prioritising scholarship students will lead to faster degradation.
Fernando Alexandre stated that the fact that residences are mainly occupied by students with fewer resources may contribute to the degradation of the spaces. Pedro Nuno Santos is calling for his resignation.
Fernando Alexandre cites university residences as an example. The minister announced changes to the calculation of the component for housing support in the new scholarship model for higher education students.
The poorest students entering higher education will receive, in addition to their scholarship, an extra support of 1,045 euros per year for the duration of their course, the Minister of Education revealed today.
This is one of the changes to the proposal presented earlier this month to rectors, presidents of polytechnics, and students.
Elsa Fernandes, the councillor responsible for Education, explains that the regional government (PSD/CDS-PP) is focusing on improving the quality of education and is committed to investing in teachers.
This figure is above the EU average of 14%. The data from the European Statistical Office refers to 2024 and considers formal education or vocational training for young people aged 15 to 34.
The Education Minister states that the strikes affecting schools are due to non-teaching staff. Fernando Alexandre acknowledges, however, that the professionals have valid reasons for complaint.
