Question 1

How much does it cost to study in the UK as an international student?

Accepted Answer

Tuition typically runs from around 12,000 to 30,000 pounds a year depending on subject and university. Living costs are commonly 900 to 1,100 pounds a month outside London and 1,400 pounds or more in London, plus the visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge.

Question 2

What is the Immigration Health Surcharge?

Accepted Answer

It is an up front charge paid with the Student visa application that gives access to the NHS. Students pay a discounted annual rate for each year of leave granted, which usually exceeds the visa application fee itself.

Question 3

Is it cheaper to study outside London?

Accepted Answer

Almost always. The difference in living costs between London and a smaller UK city is often 400 to 600 pounds a month, which over a three year degree outweighs most tuition differences.

What a UK degree really costs

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