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Tuition costs:
You will have two main costs you will incur while studying in the UK: tuition and living expenses.
Below is an outline of tuition fees for international students studying in the UK. Contact your institution of choice for more detailsstudy us.
Vocational
BTECs and Vocational:
3,800 - 6,500 a year
English language courses
English language training
Approximately 1,200 - 3,000 a year
University
Foundation studies
5,400 - 11,000 a year
Arts and humanities subjects
8,000 - 13,400 a year
Science courses
8,100 - 15,000 a year
Clinical courses
15,000 to more than 33,000 a year
MBA
9,500 to more than 30,000 a year
English language courses (ELT)
Varies significantly
University Foundation studies
4,000 to 12,000 a year
Arts and humanities subjects
7,000 to 9,000 a year
Accommodation
Where you choose to live in the UK will affect your living costs considerably with London and the southeast being the most expensive areas. International students usually live in campus accommodation, study ushomestays or in private rental accommodation.
Costs vary greatly, but expect to pay:
Campus accommodation
90 to 150 a week
Homestay
70 to 90 a week
Shared private rental
200 to 500 a month
Single private rental
200 to 600 a month
Source: British Council
Financial assistance
To offset the cost of studying and living in the UK, there are a number of scholarships international students can apply for. Check with your institution if they have any specific scholarships for international students.
You could also visit www.scholarship-search.org.uk to view an online database of awards offered by charities and institutions from across the UK.
Money Transfer Service for International Students
Whilst you are studying overseas you will need to transfer money from your home country to the country you are studying in, to pay for tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses.
The quickest and most cost-effective way of transferring money is through a foreign exchange company. World First is one of the world's leading foreign exchange companies offering a specialist money transfer service for international students. Our aim is to make paying fees and living expenses quick, easy and much cheaper than a bank.
With World First's dedicated team specialising in the needs of international students, you will save money with better exchange rates, no commission and no transfer fees (on amounts over 5,000).
Benefits to students
Better exchange rates - save up to 4% on tuition fees and living expenses
Fast international transfers to and from anywhere in the world
Cost effective alternative to using a credit card
Settlement of sterling payments in your home currency
Fix the exchange rate up to two years ahead
Regular payment scheme for tuition fees
Available almost 24hrs a day through worldwide offices
To register with World First fill in your details here: worldfirst.com/openaccount
Or call +44 (0)20 7801 9080 or 0800 783 6022 .
Alternatively please email us at education@worldfirst.com to find out more.
Part-time work
Check what your passport sticker (entry clearance or residence permit) says to make sure you are allowed to work during your studies in the UK. See the UK Council for International Student Affairs website for more details.
If you have student immigration permission that allows you to take employment, you can work up to 20 hours a week during term-time and full-time during your holidays, a work placement which is part of a sandwich course, or an internship.
