International studentsFinancial cost - breakdown

We've gathered figures for various accommodation options below.  These are basic averages based on current student reports and the current rental market.  You might need to adjust these figures when budgeting, especially if you have a more expensive lifestyle.  This estimate excludes travel costs to the UK and shipping your belongings back home after studying.

If your studies extend beyond a year, factor in the yearly increase in the UK's cost of living.  Students in programs lasting more than a year should be aware that tuition fees are reviewed annually and might increase in following years.  These annual increases typically reflect UK inflation and program delivery cost rises.

Please note: all figures below are listed in GBP.

This estimate is based on the cost for a single person renting a single ensuite room (bills included) in self-catering University accommodation.  

Essential costs

Per week

Per 39-week session (undergraduate)

Per 52-week session (postgraduate taught and research)

Accommodation

176

6,336

9,152

Food, local travel, laundry, entertainment

100

3,900

5,200

Bedding, towels, crockery, books and stationery, clothing.

n/a

700

700

TOTAL

276

10,936

15,052

This estimate is based on the cost for a single person renting a single room (heating and lighting included) in self-catering purpose-built private student accommodation.  Rooms with ensuite facilities and studio apartments may cost more. 

Essential costs

Per week

Per 44-week session (undergraduate)

Per 52-week session (postgraduate taught and research)

Accommodation

200

8,800

10,400

Food, local travel, laundry, entertainment

140

6,160

7,280

Bedding, towels, crockery, books and stationery, clothing.

n/a

700

700

TOTAL

340

15,660

18,380

This estimate is based on the cost for *a single person renting a single room in a shared house or flat.  What is included in the rent will depend on many factors but may not include bills and you may be liable to pay a share of the Council Tax.

*It will cost significantly more to rent a private property of a similar size for your own or your family's sole use.

Essential costs

Per week

Per 39-week session (undergraduate)

Per 52-week session (postgraduate taught and research)

Accommodation

200

7,800

10,400

Food, local travel, laundry, entertainment

180

7,020

9,360

Bedding, towels, crockery, books and stationery, clothing.

n/a

700

700

TOTAL

380

15,520

20,460

This estimate is based on the monthly cost for a family of 4 renting a 3-bedroom house or flat.

What's included in the rent will depend on many factors but is not likely to include bills.  You may also be liable to pay a share of the Council Tax. 

Please note that the accommodation is likely to be unfurnished and you should factor this into your budget.  All figures are in GBP.

Essential costs

Per 4-week month

Accommodation

1,500 - 2,500

Food, local travel, energy costs, council tax, entertainment

1,600

Childcare (per child) under school age

1,600

TOTAL

4,700 to 5,700 per 4-week month

Please visit our International Students with Families webpages for additional important information.