Cost of Living in UK for International Students in 2023

For international students to study in the UK, the undergraduate tuition fee is around £10,000 - £38,000 per year for full-time courses. Note that the higher range is for medical degrees at the best colleges. For masters in the UK for Indian students, the average tuition fees of full-time programs range from £9,000 - £30,000 per year. For laboratory and research-based programs, average annual fees stand at £14,000 - £15,000. For medical degrees, the average figure is £22,200 and it can go up to £52,000.
However, there are cheap universities in the UK for international students that cost less than the previously mentioned amount. You can check out some of the Cheapest Accommodation in London for International Students here.
With the increasing living cost in the UK, international students have to be mindful of their expenses. As far as living expenses in the UK are concerned, these costs will vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, spending habits, and budget. The cost of living in the UK per month is given below. You can calculate your estimated costs based on how long you will be in the UK. Note that the average cost of living in the UK is around £12,000 per year. On the other hand, the average cost of student accommodation in the UK is around £547 for a month if you are not spending too much on your accommodation. London is an expensive city. The cost of living in London for Indian students is higher than in the rest of the UK.
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How much is the Cost of Living in the UK?
Check the detailed account of the cost of living in the UK from the table given below.
Particulars |
Monthly Costs |
---|---|
Accommodation |
£500 - £700 |
Food |
£100 - £200 |
Gas and electricity |
£60 |
Internet |
£40 |
Mobile phone |
£50 |
Laundry |
£25 |
Stationery and textbooks |
£20 - £40 |
Clothing |
£50 - £75 |
Travel (buses, trams, and trains) |
£30 - £40 |
Movie ticket |
£9 |
Dinner at restaurant |
£15 |
(Note: Charges may vary from city to city)
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UK Visa and Immigration require you to have a budget of £1,334 per month or up to a maximum of 9 months or £12,006 to study in London. This amount is in addition to the tuition fees. This is the minimum amount you need to show to get a visa to study in London. For other places in the UK, the amount will be lesser. If you study at colleges outside London, you will require a minimum amount of £1,023 per month or up to a maximum of 9 months or £9207 as requested by UK Visa and Immigration.
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