The UK is home to several internationally recognized universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, as well as many other institutions that offer high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs. If you have ever wondered what tuition fees universities in the UK charge domestic and international students, read on for an overview. For UK or home undergraduate students in England, the standard full-time tuition fee for the 2026/27 academic year is generally £9,790. International and postgraduate tuition fees vary considerably by university, subject, course type, and fee status.

Tuition Costs in the UK

UK universities normally set international tuition fees for each individual course rather than charging one university-wide rate. The table below shows published fees or approximate typical ranges for full-time international students beginning their studies in 2026/27. Where a university publishes fees only on individual course pages, the range is based on representative classroom-based, laboratory-based, and professional programs.

Medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, MBAs, executive programs, clinical degrees, and other specialist courses may charge fees above the ranges shown. Applicants should therefore confirm the exact amount on the official page for their intended course before applying.

UK INSTITUTIONLOCATION (CITY)INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE TUITION (2026/27)INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT TUITION (2026/27)
Imperial College LondonLondonApproximately £42,700–£58,600Approximately £39,000–£48,500; MBAs and selected specialist programs may be higher
University of OxfordOxford£37,380–£62,820; clinical medicine is significantly higherApproximately £33,000–£59,000, depending on the course
University of CambridgeCambridge£29,052–£70,554, plus a College fee where applicableApproximately £30,000–£60,000, depending on the course and qualification
UCLLondonApproximately £32,000–£42,700; Medicine is higherApproximately £35,400–£48,250; MBAs and specialist programs may be higher
University of EdinburghEdinburghApproximately £29,600–£54,000Approximately £30,100–£43,900
University of ManchesterManchesterApproximately £27,800–£60,900; the upper end applies to clinical medicineApproximately £28,900–£39,900; selected business and clinical programs may be higher
King’s College LondonLondonApproximately £27,100–£58,200; Medicine and Dentistry are generally at the upper endApproximately £27,300–£51,100
London School of Economics and Political ScienceLondonApproximately £28,900–£39,900Approximately £30,400–£51,000
University of BristolBristolApproximately £25,500–£33,400; Medicine and Dentistry are higherApproximately £26,000–£39,000
University of WarwickCoventry£27,870–£35,530Approximately £27,700–£43,800
University of GlasgowGlasgowApproximately £27,720–£62,730; clinical medicine is generally at the upper endApproximately £26,460–£37,350; certain clinical and specialist programs may be higher
University of BirminghamBirminghamApproximately £24,500–£50,400; clinical courses are generally at the upper endApproximately £26,600–£37,800
University of SouthamptonSouthamptonApproximately £25,200–£49,500; Medicine and certain clinical courses may be higherApproximately £26,000–£35,000; specialist courses may be higher
University of LeedsLeedsApproximately £26,500–£52,300; Medicine and Dentistry are generally at the upper endApproximately £27,000–£39,000
Durham UniversityDurhamApproximately £27,500–£35,000Approximately £27,500–£39,500
University of St AndrewsSt Andrews£33,250 for Arts, Divinity, and Science; £39,620 for MedicineApproximately £26,700–£32,900; selected specialist programs may be higher
University of SheffieldSheffieldApproximately £25,800–£33,300; Medicine and Dentistry are higherApproximately £26,320–£34,340; selected specialist programs may be higher
University of NottinghamNottinghamApproximately £24,300–£35,800; Medicine and Veterinary Medicine are higherApproximately £25,000–£39,000
Queen Mary University of LondonLondonApproximately £25,500–£50,000; Medicine and Dentistry are generally at the upper endApproximately £26,000–£35,300; selected specialist programs may be higher
Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon TyneApproximately £24,500–£57,300; Medicine is generally at the upper endApproximately £25,900–£36,600
Lancaster UniversityLancasterApproximately £25,747–£30,770; Medicine may be higherApproximately £25,000–£39,000
University of BathBathApproximately £25,700–£32,800Approximately £27,500–£38,950
University of LiverpoolLiverpoolApproximately £25,000–£32,000 for many courses; Medicine and other clinical programs are higherApproximately £28,000–£32,000 for many taught master’s courses; business and specialist programs may be higher
University of ExeterExeter£24,900–£48,900Approximately £26,300–£39,000
University of ReadingReading£25,850 for non-laboratory courses; £30,650 for courses with significant laboratory or workshop content£26,450 for non-laboratory courses; £31,650 for courses with significant laboratory or workshop content

Important: The approximate ranges in this table are intended to help prospective students compare general tuition levels. They should not be interpreted as guaranteed university-wide minimum or maximum fees. Universities may classify courses differently, and professional, laboratory-based, clinical, executive, and business programs frequently have separate fee structures.

All figures are listed in British pounds and are generally charged per academic year unless the university states otherwise. Fees for courses lasting longer than one year may also increase annually. Students should check whether the quoted amount remains fixed for the duration of the course or is subject to an annual increase.

International students should also budget for accommodation, food, transportation, health-related charges, visa expenses, course materials, and other living costs. Universities may additionally require international applicants to pay a tuition deposit before issuing the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies needed for a UK student visa.

We hope that this article on UK tuition fees was helpful. If you are interested, feel free to check out the Available Courses for International Students and UK Study Guide!

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