There are a number of reason why university should be frеe.
First, greater equality. Free university education enables everyone to
have the opportunity to study. If there are tuition fees, students have to take out big loans to finance their studies. They will take years to pay back the money. Young people from poor backgrounds are less able to get into debt, but students whose parents are rich can pay off their loans more easily. Tuition fees, therefore, are very unfair. Free university education will be a step towards a more equal society. Second, the benefits for society. Young people who graduate benefit society as a whole. They use their knowledge and skills to help other people. When the number of people who get a university education rises, the number of people who benefit from their education also rises. Third, the economic argument. Higher education produces a more educated and qualified workforce. Countries with high rates of university education have higher levels of innovation and growth. They attract foreign investors and create new businesses which lead to more jobs for their citizens. Because people who go to university will earn more, they will pay more tax. As a result, there will be more money for essential social services such as health, education and welfare. So, many poorer young people, who don't have rich parents to rely on will be put off by the high cost of studying at university even if loans are available. Their talent will be lost to our country. Free university education is a right, not a privilege. It would bring enormous benefits to our society.