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Course fees

UK course fees vary depending on what you are going to study and for how long. See below for more information about the average fees for each type of course.
 


Independent schools
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The fees you pay to attend independent school include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities, but it's to check exactly what is included with the school. You may be asked to pay extra for language tuition.

Fees vary from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards. You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be as high as £25,000.

 
 

Career-based and pre-university study
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UK career-based and pre-university course fees can vary considerably between institutions, but the figures below show approximately what you’ll need to pay.

Average course fees
AS- and A-levels: £4,000-£8,000 per year
BTECs and other vocational: £4,000-£6,000 per year
HNC/HNDs: £5,000-£10,000 per year
Foundation Degrees: £7,000-£12,000 per year
International Foundation Courses: £4,000 to £12,000 per year

You can find more details on individual education institutions’ fees on our site by checking out their profiles.

Your eligibility to pay ‘home fees’ or local fees at UK universities is based on residency rather than your nationality. You need to have been resident in the UK or EU for the three years immediately prior to your course start date. For further information please visit UKCOSA: The Council for International Education websites www.ukcosa.org.uk

 
 

Undergraduate study
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You'll get great value for money from a UK undergraduate education no matter where you choose to study. Generally in the UK you can graduate with a degree with honours in three years (here in Australia to obtain honours it is an additional fourth year).  The figures below show approximately what you as an International student can expect to pay, but it's worth bearing in mind that course fees can vary considerably between institutions. You can find more details on individual education institutions’ fees on our site by checking out their profiles.

Average course fees
Foundation courses £4,000 to £12,000 per year
Arts courses £7,000 to £9,000 per year
Science courses £7,500 to £12,000 per year
Clinical courses £10,000 to £21,000 per year

Of course, you’re not just paying for the lectures and practicals you’ll attend: you’ll also have access to college libraries, extensive research resources, ultramodern computer facilities, science and practical laboratories, as well as workshops equipped with state-of-the-art equipment; fantastic sports facilities, music rooms and drama studios, all of which add value to your course.  And that’s before you even start to take into account the value of the experience you’ll gain from studying in the modern, progressive and multicultural environment the UK has to offer. It's a unique experience that you couldn't put a price on.

Your eligibility to pay 'home fees’ or local fees at UK universities is based on residency rather than your nationality. You need to have been resident in the UK or EU for the three years immediately prior to your course start date. For further information please visit UKCOSA: The Council for International Education websites www.ukcosa.org.uk

 
 

Postgraduate study and MBAs
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You'll get great value for money from a UK postgraduate education no matter where you choose to study.  Generally in the UK you can complete your Taught Masters in a year (here in Australia it usually takes two years).

The figures below show approximately what you can expect to pay as an international student, but it's worth bearing in mind that course fees can vary considerably between institutions. You can find more details on individual education institutions’ fees on our site by checking out their profiles.

Average course fees
Arts and humanities courses: £7,000-£9,000 per year
Science courses: £7,500-£12,000 per year
Clinical courses: £10,000-£21,000 per year
MBA: £4,000 to more than £30,000 per year

Your eligibility to pay ‘home fees’ or local fees at UK universities is based on residency rather than your nationality. You need to have been resident in the UK or EU for the three years immediately prior to your course start date. For further information please visit UKCOSA: The Council for International Education websites www.ukcosa.org.uk

 
 

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