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Cost of Studying & Living

Studying in the UK is great value for money. Both Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree/courses are generally shorter than in the USA and Australia, making them more affordable.

Honours degree courses in most of the UK take just three years to complete, while, in the USA and Australia, they take four years.
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Postgraduate programmes and MBAs

Most UK taught and research-based postgraduate Master's courses take just one year.
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Cost of Living

Accommodation

There are various accommodation options available for international students.
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Food

In catered halls of residence and Homestay accommodation, you are usually provided with breakfast and dinner during weekdays and three meals a day during weekends. So the cost of accommodation often includes most of your food.

However if you are cooking for yourself (self-catered halls, flats), you will need to purchase vegetables, and other household groceries, for which you will need to spend around £10 - £35 for each week.

Energy charges

If you are living in hall of residence, the rent often includes all energy charges. However, if you are renting a university owned flat or choosing private accommodation,
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Leisure expenses

It depends upon your lifestyle and what you intend to do in leisure time. Different leisure activities include: cinema, play, Nightclub,
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Personal Hygiene

During your stay in the UK you will need to spend at least £4 - £6 for each week on personal hygiene expenditure such as Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shaving razor, Shampoo etc.

Communicating with home

You can get in touch with your home through post, telephone, or e-mail. Click here to know more....

Clothing

Purchasing: If your are coming to the UK to study for a short period of time, you may arrive with some appropriate clothing as most of international students do and in this case,
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Travel

If you choose to live in a halls of residence, usually these are situated on or very near to the campus,
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Location

Depending on the location (urban/rural) you choose to live, costs vary. While it is expensive to live in

major cities like London, but it is relatively cheaper as you go to other cities

Budgeting your studies

The key to survive is to plan ahead. You can prevent financial crisis occurring to you by drawing up a budget.
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