Investing in your education is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Find out what fees you'll pay, what they cover and most importantly, the range of loans, scholarships and bursaries available to support you.
Tuition fees
For the 2026/27 academic year, tuition fees for standard full-time undergraduate courses are £9,790.
Your fees cover teaching and academic support, access to specialist facilities such as libraries, labs and studios, student support services, and campus facilities.
Tuition Fee Loan
You do not need to pay your tuition fees upfront. Most students apply for a government Tuition Fee Loan, which is paid directly to the university.
You only start repaying this loan after you graduate and are earning above the repayment threshold, currently £25,000 a year.
Maintenance Loan
The Maintenance Loan helps with day-to-day living costs while you study, such as rent, bills, food, study materials, travel and socialising.
It is paid directly into your bank account in three instalments, usually at the start of each term.
When to apply
You should apply for student finance as soon as possible so your funding is ready for the start of term.
Applications for 2026/27 typically open in March 2026, with a deadline around late May to guarantee funding is in place by September.
You do not need a confirmed place to apply. You can use your preferred university choice and update it later if your plans change.