'Studying in the UK can cost less than you think. The course fees you pay include all the benefits that UK study brings - work experience, developing career-relevant skills, living in a culturally diverse society, and making new friends and contacts. Plus, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, bachelor’s degree programs are typically completed in three years compared to the four years it takes to complete a degree in the US.'
You'll get great value for money from a UK education no matter where you choose to study. The figures below show approximately what you can expect to pay, but course fees vary considerably between UK institutions.
UK undergraduate course fees
Average undergraduate UK course fees per year:
• Foundation courses: £4,000 to £12,000
• Arts courses: £7,000 to £9,000
• Science courses: £7,500 to £12,000
• Clinical courses: £10,000 to £21,000
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, bachelor’s degree programs are typically completed in three years compared to the four years it takes to complete a degree in the US - so you'll be saving one year of tuition fees in the UK.
UK postgraduate course fees
Average postgraduate UK course fees per year (most master's degrees can be completed in one year):
• Arts and humanities courses: £7,000 to £9,000
• Science courses: £7,500 to £12,000
• Clinical courses: £10,000 to £21,000
• MBA: £4,000 to more than £30,000
You can find fees for most UK undergraduate and postgraduate courses in our course finder. (internal link to course search)
What's included in tuition
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.
Using US Federal Aid and Loans
Did you know that you can use your Stafford or PLUS loans to pay for UK tuition costs? There are more than 100 UK universities and colleges approved by the US Department of Education for participation in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) programs. Learn more from Stafford Loans or from the International Student Loan Center.
