In addition to tuition fees for your course, students will also need to consider how they are going to pay towards living costs while studying in the UK.
‘Living costs’ cover whatever you need to pay for, excluding tuition fees, while you’re at university, college or language school. For example:
The cost of living can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, budget and spending habits. As a guide, most students spend in the region of £9,000 to £14,500 a year on living expenses, including accommodation, although you may spend more depending on your housing choices and lifestyle. If you have expensive hobbies, you will need to factor these into your budget – or be prepared to adjust your lifestyle.
Below information will give an indication of typical costs which increase over time.
It is estimated that Home students should allow approximately £9,160 in 2018-19 and £9,420 in 2019-20 for living costs in major cities of the UK for the year (though this will vary depending on lifestyle, and students should allow for increases in future years). Living costs for international students may be higher.
Your living expenses may be higher than for a UK student (eg if you stay in the UK during vacations). In 2019-20, the minimum resources needed in major cities of the UK for the year (excluding tuition and university/College fees) are estimated to be approximately £10,950, depending on lifestyle (you should allow for increases in future years).