The question of whether university is worth it has never been more relevant or more contested than in 2026. A university degree was once the guaranteed path to a better life. Today, with student debt at record levels, AI replacing graduate jobs, and self-taught entrepreneurs building billion-dollar companies from their bedrooms, the value proposition of a traditional degree is under serious scrutiny. University defenders argue that the network, the credentials, and the experience of higher education are irreplaceable. Sceptics point to the fact that Apple, Google, and Tesla have all dropped degree requirements for most roles. When people vote honestly — is university still worth it?
