Studying Cost In UK
Studying in the UK is great value for money. Degree courses are generally shorter than in the USA and Australia, making them more affordable. Before you embark on your studies you need to have a clear idea of the total cost of course fees and living expenses. Our guide will help to get you started.
Your costs while living in the UK will depend on the type of course you follow. If you are studying a career-based, degree or postgraduate course, you will need to budget for accommodation and meals in addition to the course fees.
Regardless of their country of origin, international students on full-time UK courses that last more than six months enjoy all the benefits of the country’s National Health Service. This means free consultation with doctors and free hospital care for you and your family. See below for more details:
Living Expenses In UK
Total Living Expenses (excluding course fees)
| Flat-Share Rental per month |
|---|
| £350 – £450 (single), £550 – £720 (double) £350 – £430 (single), £450 – £690 (double) £450 – £600 (single), £450 – £800 (double) £350 -£500 (single), £500 – £700 (double) |
One bed room flat rental per month:
£900 – £1000
£850 – £960
£720 – £840
£750 – £900
Living Costs in the UK
| Accommodation (halls of residence, usually including bills) | £400 – £600 per month |
|---|---|
| Private Accommodation (bills not included) | £320 – £530 per month |
| Bills (electric/gas/water) | £40 – £50 per month |
| Food / Housekeeping | £160 – £200 per month |
| TV Licence (mandatory with TV or watching BBC online) | £12 per month(or £145.50 per year) |
| Mobile phone | £15 – £50 per month |
| Clothes / Shoes | £25 per month |
| Leisure / Sport | £10 per month |
| Books / Stationery | £21 per month |
| Socialising / Going out | £120 per month |
| Travel / Transport (Based on the monthly cost of a student bus pass) |
£34 per month |
| Childcare (if needed) | £656 per month |
UK: An Affordable Option
UK Degrees can take only 3 years and Postgraduate Master’s courses only 1 year compared with 4 years and 2 years in most other countries. This means you will save a great deal on both tuition fees and living costs. UK degree courses are shorter because they are more intensive, and therefore more efficient in terms of your time and money. Health care is often free for international students. You are likely to be able to take advantage of National Health Service (NHS) treatment, as well as reduced-cost medicines, dental treatment and eye tests.
Thousands of scholarships are offered by UK institutions just for international students, while more than 21, 000 international students receive scholarship funding from the UK Government every year. Under existing work regulations, international students in the UK can work up to 20 hours a week when studying and full time during vacations.
Estimate your likely Costs while studying in the UK
It is important you have a clear idea of the overall cost of studying in the UK, not just tuition fees but all the everyday expenses you will incurr. Prices for accommodation and daily shopping vary between different regions of the UK. The figures are intended as a guide only. You should remember that London will be more expensive. Costs in other major UK cities may also be above average.
Student Discounts In UK
Special reductions are offered for students at many shops, theatres, cinemas, museums and galleries; and special student fares are available on buses and trains. Many discounts are negotiated by the National Union of Students (NUS), an organisation that represents the interests of all students in the UK. Recent discounts listed on the NUS website included 10 per cent off purchases of selected items at HMV (a music and video retailer) and at Topshop/Topman (a chain of clothing shops). Ask at your Students’ Union for details of the latest student discounts.
Scholarships In UK
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN UK
The UK Universities have good scholarships. The total worth of these scholarships is over 1 million pounds. With 198 scholarships on offer, it is a great opportunity for Indian students wishing to make the most of their UK education.Students may avail these scholarships for 29 undergraduate and 169 postgraduate courses. These include Engineering, Law, Business, Art & Design, Bio-sciences, IT and more; at 40 UK institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Ranges from 1000GBP to 3000 GBP
Great India Scholarship – 5000 GBP