Cost of studying in United Kingdom
Studying in United Kingdom costs an EU student around €24,742 a year: about €11,650 in tuition, plus €1,091 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €30,000 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 100 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.
€24,742EU student, total/yr
€11,650Typical EU tuition/yr
€30,000Non-EU tuition/yr
€1,091Living costs/mo
€13,092Living costs/yr
Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from UK Government / gov.uk 2026/27 (as of 2026/27). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.
What a year costs, compared
United Kingdom€24,742
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in United Kingdom?
- Studying in United Kingdom costs an EU student around €24,742 a year: about €11,650 in tuition, plus €1,091 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €30,000 in tuition instead.
- How much is tuition in United Kingdom for EU students?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €11,650 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.
- How much do international (non-EU) students pay in United Kingdom?
- Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €30,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.
- What are living costs for a student in United Kingdom?
- Plan for roughly €1,091 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €13,092 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.
Last updated 2026-09-15.