In the shake-up to come, no guarantees for anyone.

The article provides an overview of the possible impact of Lord John Browne's review of student fees and finance on different types of higher institutions in Great Britain. In the elite research institution, government will provide 20 percent of funding as a share of income. The share of teaching grant for band C and D subjects for the second-tier research institute comprises 60 percent. The general financial status of specialist non-science institution will rely on its reputation and ability to control the market.