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 £25,000
Estimated living costs including accommodation £16,730
Student visa fees £490
Immigration health surcharge £2,716
Estimated transportation £2,962
Mid-range laptop £865
Total £48,763
Average loan fee: Direct Subsidized Loan £27
Average loan fee: Direct Unsubsidized Loan  £15
Average loan fee: Direct PLUS Loan £1,904
Exchange rate: £1= $1.38
Total cost of attendance ($) $69,978
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 £25,000
Estimated living costs including accommodation £20,755
Student visa fees £490
Immigration health surcharge £2,716
Estimated transportation £2,962
Mid-range laptop £865
Total £52,788
Average loan fee: Direct Subsidized Loan £27
Average loan fee: Direct Unsubsidized Loan  £15
Average loan fee: Direct PLUS Loan £1,904
Exchange rate: £1= $1.38
Total cost of attendance ($) $75,532
A graduate student studying in a one-year Master's degree programme. Living in University-managed accommodation.
Living cost (£)Estimated price
Tuition fee £25,000
Estimated living costs including accommodation £24,378
Student visa fees £490
Immigration health surcharge £1,164
Estimated transportation £2,962
Mid-range laptop £865
Total £54,859
Average loan fee: Direct Subsidized Loan n/a
Average loan fee: Direct Unsubsidized Loan  £157
Average loan fee: Direct PLUS Loan £1,741
Exchange rate: £1= $1.38
Total cost of attendance ($) $78,324
Graduate students in their third year of study in a Doctoral degree programme. Renting in the private sector.
Living cost (£)Estimated price
Tuition fee £25,000
Estimated living costs including accommodation £30,243
Student visa fees £490
Immigration health surcharge £1,164
Estimated transportation £2,962
Mid-range laptop £865
Total £60,724
Average loan fee: Direct Subsidized Loan n/a
Average loan fee: Direct Unsubsidized Loan  £157
Average loan fee: Direct PLUS Loan £1,741
Exchange rate: £1= $1.38
Total cost of attendance ($) $86,418

Contact

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