Don't Increase Our Fees

University leaders are trying to increase tuition fees in Northern Ireland, but students are struggling without even more debt. Sign our petition to stop them in their tracks.

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About NUS-USI

NUS-USI is your national union representing all university and college students in Northern Ireland.

We are unique, as one of the first organisations in Northern Ireland that was set up to work on both an all - Ireland and all – UK basis.   

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NUS-USI opposes calls from university leaders to increase tuition fees in Northern Ireland

Ben Friel, NUS-USI President responds to the call to increase tuition fees in Northern Ireland “The student movement in Northern Ireland stands united in condemning calls from university leaders to increase tuition fees in Northern Ireland, at a time when levels of student poverty and financial hardship are out of...
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May 08, 2025

NI Students Set To Receive 20 Percent Uplift to Student Maintenance Loans

Economy Minister Announces 20% Increase to Student Maintenance Loans Economy Minister Conor Murphy MLA has today announced a 20% increase in maximum student maintenance loans for the 2025/26 academic year. This follows a 40% increase in the 2023/24 academic year, demonstrating a continued commitment to supporting students facing cost of...
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January 31, 2025

Joint statement from NUS-USI and USI/AMLÉ on the permanent ban on puberty blockers in NI

NUS-USI & USI/AMLÉ stand in solidarity with the Trans community in Northern Ireland following the distressing decision by the Northern Ireland Executive to permanently ban puberty blockers to under-18s, and we also stand firmly against the UK government’s similar actions in England. NUS-USI & USI/AMLÉ condemn these harmful decisions, which...
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December 12, 2024

NUS-USI President issues statement as total outstanding student loan debt tops £5 billion milestone in Northern Ireland

The total outstanding student loan debt for people living in Northern Ireland has topped £5 billion for the first time. NUS-USI President Ben Friel has issued a statement:
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July 04, 2024

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