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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, there are many other factors that will help mitigate any potential undercutting. This includes the demand for a given university, university programmes and the cost. This is a consideration that anyone who wants to join a university should know. The institutional and programme plans also play a major role. Public universities are, therefore, expected to position themselves competitively in the market. The placement exercise will prioritise the filling capacities in public universities before any consideration to private universities is made, unless one makes that choice. It also depends on an individual’s choice. As one said, choices have consequences. We also have specialised programmes like nursing where we do not have enough capacity in public universities. Therefore, private universities will come in handy in such situations. On average, the cost of attending private universities will be higher than public universities. This is because students in public universities will receive Government scholarships as I have indicated. The scholarships will not be available in private universities. A growing demand for scholarships will attract more students and ensure sustainability of our public universities. Under the new model, the cash flows in public universities will be better than under the DUC model because the amounts paid for the scholarships and loans will be higher. The improved cash flow will enhance the quality of learning and training in our universities. Increased funds will facilitate the revamping and improvement of the learning and teaching resources hence making the universities more competitive."
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