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Tuition fees for new international students 2012/13

Annual tuition fees for international students are usually the same for both undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Below is a table showing the minimum fees for particular subject areas. These are only a guide. You should contact the department of your chosen subject (which you can search for in our coursefinder) for the actual fees, as some courses have higher or lower fees than the minimum fee. You will get details of your specific fees with your offer letter.

For part-time fees, contact the individual school or department.

The academic fee covers tuition and exam costs as well as membership of the students' union. The fees are higher than for home/EU students because they are not subsidised by the UK government, but you can get financial help from international scholarships

Fees for new students are likely to rise each year by an inflationary amount.

Extra charges

Some science subjects require an extra fee to cover lab costs. 

Future fees

If you are an international undergraduate or international postgraduate research student you will pay the same fixed fee for each year of your programme allowing you to plan your finances for the duration of your studies. Find out when and how to pay

If you are supported by your government, employer, or other sponsor, you should provide a letter from them addressed to the University, confirming that the fees will be paid directly. Sponsors cannot pay by instalments. Further details for sponsored students

Living costs

• Accommodation - costs will depend on whether you are living in University accommodation or the private sector
• Other essential expenses such as food and utilities - these vary according to whether you have children or other dependents
• Costs related to study such as transport and course costs
• Non-essential expenses like going out and socialising