Universities are expensive due to high operational costs, including faculty salaries, infrastructure maintenance, research facilities, and administrative expenses. Advanced technology, laboratories, libraries, and campus amenities also contribute to rising costs. Additionally, universities invest in research, student support services, and extracurricular programs to enhance education quality. Private universities charge higher fees as they do not receive government funding. Inflation, global competition, and demand for skilled education further drive tuition fees up. While scholarships and financial aid exist, many students still face financial burdens. The increasing commercialization of education has also turned universities into profit-driven institutions in many countries.