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UK Study Cost Planner

Estimate what your UK course could cost in total, per year and per month. Everything stays in your browser. Results are estimates based on your figures, not official university fees.

Tuition fee per year (£) (optional)

From the official course page for international students.

Course length (months) (optional)

For example 12 for most taught Master's courses, 36 for many bachelor's degrees.

Accommodation per month (£) (optional)

Use current prices from your university or provider, including bills if they are separate.

Other living costs per month (£) (optional)

Food, travel, phone, books and personal spending.

One-off costs (£) (optional)

Flights, accommodation deposit and settling in.

Scholarship or discount in total (£) (optional)

Only include awards you have been offered.

Where will you study? (optional)

Include the Student visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge

Exchange rate: rupees per pound (optional)

Enter today's rate from your bank to see estimates in rupees. We do not use live rates.

Your estimate

An estimate based on your inputs. It is not an official fee or a quote.

Estimated total: £1,334
Average per year: £1,334
Monthly living budget: £0

Breakdown
Tuition for the course	£0
Living costs for the course	£0
Student visa application fee	£558
Immigration Health Surcharge	£776
One-off costs	£0
Less scholarship or discount	-£0

For the visa, you may need to show at least £10,539 for living costs, in addition to unpaid first-year tuition. This is a visa requirement, not a budget.

Add the tuition fee from the official course page for a meaningful estimate.

How the estimate works

Tuition is your annual fee multiplied by the course length in years.
Living costs are your monthly accommodation and other costs multiplied by the course length.
The Immigration Health Surcharge is charged for each whole year of your visa, with half the annual rate for a remaining period of six months or less. Your visa may last longer than your course, so your surcharge could be higher.
The visa money figure shows the living-cost amount you may need to show for up to 9 months.

Read our guides to UK university fees and living costs, UK scholarships and student accommodation.

Official figures used

Student visa application fee from outside the UK: £558. GOV.UK: Student visa, checked 13 September 2026.
Immigration Health Surcharge for students, per year: £776. GOV.UK: Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application, checked 11 September 2026.
Money to show per month for study in London (up to 9 months): £1,529. GOV.UK: Student visa, money you need, checked 11 September 2026.
Money to show per month for study outside London (up to 9 months): £1,171. GOV.UK: Student visa, money you need, checked 11 September 2026.

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