Budgeting for living costs is an important part of planning for university life. You must consider the cost of accommodation and daily living expenses as well as the cost of your tuition fees. Planning your budget will depend on the type of accommodation selected and your own spending habits. Below we provide an estimate of average costs for accommodation and living expenses.

Food

Food costs will vary depending on taste and dietary needs, but will account for a significant part of your budget.Please remember that even in catered halls you will need to buy lunches.

	Weekly (£)	39 Weeks (£)	52 Weeks (£)
Accommodation	145	5,655	7,540
Food and Utilities	55	2,145	2,860
Travel (Zones 1-3 with 18+ Student Oyster)	24	936	1,248
Personal	50	1,950	2,600
Books and Course Costs	10	390	520
Total	284	11,076	14,768

Tuition fees

International student course fees vary depending on what you are going to study in the UK and for how long. Please note these are indicative costs only - you should check with institutions directly for their exact fees.

Undergraduate course fees
It normally takes three years to complete an honours degree in England. For courses starting from September 2012, universities in England can charge up to £9,000 a year for 'home' students or students who are nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.

If you come from a country outside the EEA, you will pay international fees. Exactly what you are charged depends on what and where you study. Typical course fees for international undergraduate students in the UK in 2011-12 range between £9,500 and £30,000 a year. Courses in particularly high demand tend to be slightly more expensive. Your UK course fees don’t just cover lectures, seminars and practicals. You’ll also have access to:

college libraries and data archives
extensive research resources
modern computer facilities
science and practical laboratories
workshops equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
fantastic sports facilities
personal tutors and experienced, professional support services
leading thinkers, practitioners, academics and researchers
music rooms, film and drama studios, animation suites and other creative facilities.

As an international student in the UK, you’ll also benefit from a modern, independent and multicultural learning environment.

Postgraduate course fees

Postgraduate fees for students who are eligable to pay 'home' fees start at about £3,500 a year. For other students fees start at about £10,000 and may reach more than £50,000 for programmes that are in high demand, such as MBAs or science courses involving extensive laboratory work.

English language course fees for international students

The fees you pay for an accredited English language course vary considerably. It depends on the type of course you study and the English language school you study at.For a week’s English language course you could pay anything from under £200 to over £1,000. It depends on where the course is, what additional benefits it includes, and whether it is for general English or something more tailored. You can find fees for most English language courses in our course finder.

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Last Updated: 13 January 2013
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