Study Abroad
Expenses in U.K.
This section gives a brief description of the cost for studying in UK. This includes tuition costs and living expenses. Living expenses may vary greatly depending on the individual. This information is just a rough sketch obtained from talking to various students who are studying abroad currently.
U.S.A. | U.K. | Canada | Australia | New ZealandThe cost of living in the UK is not the same throughout the country. Generally it is more expensive to live in London and the south-east of England, and cheaper to live in the north, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Living costs will be higher for couples and families. Below is a rough guide to basic living costs (accommodation, lighting, heating, food, daily travel, clothes, leisure, books and incidental expenses) for a single student for a nine-month period.
You should bear in mind that course fees vary according to the course and where you will be studying. Also, the course fees will almost certainly increase every year. Do not underestimate the amount of money that you will need. It is British government policy that international students should pay the full cost of their studies. It is up to each institution to set a fee, so this varies. You should always obtain details of the full cost of study, payments of deposits and fees, and accommodation from your institution.
Undergraduate
| Courses | Average Total Tuition Fees per academic year | Average Living Costs per academic year (9 months) | Average Total Costs per year |
| Science | 8,130 | 6,600 | 14,730 |
| Medicine | 15,660 | 6,600 | 22,660 |
| Others | 6,210 | 6,600 | 12,810 |
Postgraduate
| Courses | Average Total Tuition Fees per academic year | Average Living Costs per academic year (9 months) | Average Total Costs per year |
| Science | 8,200 | 6,600 | 14,800 |
| Medicine | 15,450 | 6,600 | 22,050 |
| Others | 6,303 | 6,600 | 12,903 |
Further Education
| Average Total Tuition Fees per academic year | Average Living Costs per academic year (9 months) | Average Total Costs per year |
| 3,432 | 6,600 | 10,032 |
For all the cost data above
- Fees given are averages
- All costs are given in Pound Sterling
- Living costs include accommodation, Energy bills, food etc.
- Costs are according to 1999 session
In addition to paying tuition fees, you will be expected to buy your own books and equipment, and some colleges will expect you to pay exam fees. For some courses, students may have to pay bench fees to cover the costs of laboratory experiments. Finally some collegiate universities (such as Oxford or Cambridge) may also charge students a fee as well as tuition fees.
If you are studying in the UK full-time you are legally entitled to work up to twenty hours per week in your spare time during term-time, and full-time during vacations. However you are strongly recommended not to take up any employment until you are sure that you are completely on top of your studies.
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