The higher earnings from immigrating would cover a fee of $50,000 in about a year.

As a professional, she gets trade discounts from suppliers (typically 30%-40%), and says the savings that result can sometimes cover her fee.

For members who live outside town and visit often, savings on accommodation alone can more than cover the fees.

She was living at home at the time but, because her salary was low, the university paid her a bursary to cover her fees.

And for everyone, repayment on loans to cover the fees will start only once a graduate can afford it.