SYRIAN students at Swansea University have faced financial difficulties this year after the Syria’s higher education ministry ceased awarding grants amid the crisis in the country.

Many students across the country faced deportation to their homeland without the money to finance their degree. There was also the threat that students could be arrested on their return if they supported the opposition government in the country.

Ministers encouraged universities to suspend fees and help students with hardship funds.

Swansea University’s Students’ Union international officer, Mahaboob Basha said: “Syrian students affected were advised in January they could approach Student Services for emergency financial contingency assistance, which some students have accessed.

“We would like to thank Student Services, ISAS and MASO for acting so quickly to help students.”

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