Fees and funding for UK students - FAQs

Here are some answers to your most frequently asked questions about undergraduate fees and funding for 2011.

How much will I have to pay to study at Leeds?

If you are a UK or EU student on a full-time course, you will be charged fees of £3,375 per year (plus inflation). This fee is the same if you are studying for an undergraduate degree, foundation degree or PGCE. Part-time and foundation year students will pay less. See our part-time students page for more information.

There is plenty of support available so make sure you check out what you are entitled to. For more information contact feequeries@leeds.ac.uk.

When do I pay?

If you are paying your fees in full, payment must usually be made by the end of October each year. You can also choose to pay in two instalments by credit/debit card or direct debit, and instalments are due in the November and February of each year.

What financial help is available?

Help from the government

Maintenance grant

Depending upon your family income you might be eligible for a non-repayable maintenance grant to help with living expenses. Visit our grants page for more information.

Loans

You can apply for the fee loan and a maintenance loan. Visit our loans page for more information.

Access to Learning

The access to learning fund helps students who encounter unforeseen costs.

Help from the University

One in four UK undergraduates joining Leeds will receive financial help from the University, through a bursary or scholarship.

Bursaries

Visit our bursaries page for more information.

Scholarships

We offer a wide range of scholarships aimed at a variety of students to help with living costs. Visit our scholarships pages to see if you might be eligible to apply for one.

Other help

If you run into financial difficulty, the student advice centre can offer you support, from budgeting tips to helping you get a loan or grant.

What's the difference between a bursary and a scholarship?

The difference is in the way these two sources of funding assess you for eligibility.

A bursary is awarded on financial need only. The University will usually give you a bursary if your family's income is £36,600 or below. View full details on bursary eligibility.

Scholarships are awarded on criteria including where you live and your personal circumstances. All our scholarships take your academic achievement into account, but this doesn't mean that you need to be the cleverest student in your year - it simply means that you are able to cope in an academic environment. Our scholarships require you to continue achieving academic success throughout your course.

You cannot get the Leeds Bursary on top of the Robert Ogden or Leeds scholarships, but if you are awarded any of the other scholarships you can still receive the Leeds Bursary.

Can I get a bursary if I'm from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?

Yes. Check the contacts page for further information about your financial arrangements.

What are living costs like in Leeds?

It depends on how you want to live, but a rough guide to the cost of living in Leeds is available on Leeds University Union pages. You can also work out your weekly and termly balance on the UCAS website, based on your predicted income and expenditure.

What does 'household income' mean?

This is your gross income (including money coming into the household from step-parents), minus deductions for other elements such as pensions and other children. It is calculated by the Student Loans Company.

I already have a degree, what funding can I get if I want another undergraduate degree?

Student funding is targeted towards students who are experiencing higher education for the first time. From 2009/10 if you want to study for a second undergraduate degree that is either at an equivalent or lower level than your existing qualification you will usually have to fund your studies independently. Check the government's student funding pages for more information.