Cost of attendance
Here are some examples to give you a better understanding of the cost of attendance.
Cost of attendance examples
The cost of attendance is an estimate of educational expenses and is based on average rather than actual expenses for different categories of students. Universities are only allowed to certify up to ‘reasonable’ costs with the cost of attendance being for education, not for luxuries.
See a full breakdown of estimated living costs.
Dependent undergraduate student in their first year of study of a three-year programme. Living in University-managed accommodation.
| Living cost (£) | Estimated price |
|---|
| Tuition Fee |
£27,300 |
| Living University Accommodation |
£7,744 |
| Living costs |
£9,559 |
| Student Visa |
£558 |
| Immigration health surcharge |
£2,716 |
| Estimated transportation |
£2,167 |
| Mid-range laptop |
£865 |
| Total |
£50,910 |
| Average Loan Fees: Direct Subsidized Loan (£) |
£27 |
| Average loan fee: Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
£15 |
| Average loan fee: Direct PLUS Loan |
£1,907 |
| Exchange rate: £1= |
$1.38 |
| Total cost of attendance including fees |
$70,255 |
Dependent undergraduate students in their second year of study in a three-year programme. Renting in the private sector.
| Living cost (£) | Estimated price |
|---|
| Tuition Fee |
£27,050 |
| Living University Accommodation |
£10,780 |
| Living costs |
£9,559 |
| Estimated transportation |
£2,167 |
| Total |
£49,556 |
| Average Loan Fees: Direct Subsidized Loan (£) |
£34 |
| Average loan fee: Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
£15 |
| Average loan fee: Direct PLUS Loan |
£1,642 |
| Exchange rate: £1= |
$1.38 |
| Total cost of attendance including fees |
$68,388 |
A graduate student studying in a one-year Masters degree programme. Living in University-managed accommodation.
| Living cost (£) | Estimated price |
|---|
| Tuition Fee |
£27,300 |
| Living University Accommodation |
£11,285 |
| Living costs |
£13,929 |
| Student Visa |
£558 |
| Immigration health surcharge |
£1,164 |
| Estimated transportation |
£2,167 |
| Mid-range laptop |
£865 |
| Additional programme costs |
n/a |
| Total |
£57,268 |
| Average loan fee: Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
£157 |
| Exchange rate: £1= |
$1.38 |
| Total cost of attendance including fees |
$79,030 |
A graduate student studying in a one-year Masters degree programme. Living in private accommodation.
| Living cost (£) | Estimated price |
|---|
| Tuition Fee |
£27,300 |
| Living Private Accommodation |
£15,708 |
| Living costs |
£13,929 |
| Immigration health surcharge |
£1,164 |
| Estimated transportation |
£2,167 |
| Mid-range laptop |
£865 |
| Additional programme costs |
n/a |
| Total |
£61,133 |
| Average loan fee: Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
£157 |
| Exchange rate: £1= |
$1.38 |
| Total cost of attendance including fees |
$84,364 |
Graduate students in their third year of study in a Doctoral degree programme. Renting in University accommodation.
| Living cost (£) | Estimated price |
|---|
| Tuition Fee |
£27,050 |
| Living University Accommodation |
£11,285 |
| Living costs |
£13,929 |
| Estimated transportation |
£2,167 |
| Total |
£54,431 |
| Average loan fee: Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
£157 |
| Average loan fee: Direct PLUS Loan |
£1,828 |
| Exchange rate: £1= |
$1.38 |
| Total cost of attendance including fees |
$75,115 |
Graduate students in their third year of study in a Doctoral degree programme. Renting in the private sector.
| Living cost (£) | Estimated price |
|---|
| Tuition Fee |
£27,050 |
| Living Private Accommodation |
£15,708 |
| Living costs |
£13,929 |
| Estimated transportation |
£2,167 |
| Total |
£58,854 |
| Average loan fee: Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
£157 |
| Average loan fee: Direct PLUS Loan |
£1,828 |
| Exchange rate: £1= |
$1.38 |
| Total cost of attendance including fees |
$81,219 |
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