Fees, accommodation and living costs

Fees for international students

It is important to think about not only your tuition and accommodation costs but the cost of living too.

The minimum cost of living as recommended by UKVI for studying outside London is £1,023 per month, but will vary from student to student. This is a guideline to cover items like accommodation, food, laundry, books, clothes, toiletries and socialising. For up to date information, visit Student visa: Money you need - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Tuition fees - listed below - will be an additional cost, as well as student insurance, the health care surcharge and transfers to and from the airport.

  • Currently the maintenance level is set at £1334/month for those studying in London and £1023 for people studying outside of London. This is being changed to £1483 and £1136 respectively.
  • This change will come into effect for students making a visa application on or after 2 January 2025. The current maintenance levels will remain in place up until that point. 

Tuition fees

Our tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic are now live.

ProgrammeSubject route2024/252025/26
International Foundation Year
Business, Law and Social Studies£13,900£14,750

Science, Engineering and Computing£13,900£14,750
ProgrammeSubject route2024/252025/26
International Year OneBusiness Management£14,750£15,250
 Computer Science and Cyber Security £15,250
 Hospitality and Tourism £15,250
 Sport and Exercise Science £15,250

Tuition fee validity

Fees for the 2025/26 academic year are valid for any programme that commences on, or after, 25th August 2025. Any programme starting before this date will be subject to 2024/25 tuition fees.

ProgrammeSubject routeTuition fees
English Language Preparation Online10 weeks£3,500
Other fees and costs

AccommodationFor prices please see the accommodation page.
StudyCare Insurance (up to 12 months)£450 (£8.65 per week). Prices are indicative.
StudyCare Insurance (24 months fixed)£720 (£6.93 per week)
Airport pick-up (one way)*Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)£68

Manchester (MAN)£187
Immigration Health SurchargePlease visit the Gov.uk pages to read more about how much you need to pay

PLEASE NOTE:

  • All prices are listed in pounds sterling (GBP).
  • Tuition fees do not include the cost of textbooks, which will be approximately £80 per semester.

*Prices subject to change

Confirmation payment & tuition fees

Once you have received an offer of a place at the International Study Centre, you are required to pay a confirmation payment. The security deposit is held to cover damages and any other incidental expenses. Any monies left at the end of your programme will be returned to you.

No later than 28 days prior to your programme start date, and before arrival at the Centre, you will be required to pay the balance of the tuition fees along with any accommodation fees (if applicable) as set out on your individualised payment plan on your offer letter.

When? Amount (GBP) 
Confirmation payment at point of confirming offer to study 

£1,000 security deposit 

£260 administration fee (non-refundable) 

Prior to applying for your Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (‘CAS’) 

£8,000 advance tuition fees payment

Please note: this is in addition to the initial confirmation payment taking the total fees paid prior to applying for your CAS to £9,260. 

28 days prior to your programme start date Outstanding balance of tuition fees as set out in your offer letter 

For full information about fees and refunds read our Terms and Conditions.

How to make your payments

Please visit our How to pay page to find out how to make a payment.

Additional information

All international students should have accident and medical insurance for the duration of their time in the UK. This will make you feel more secure because not having the proper coverage can be extremely difficult and expensive.

You can take out our own Study Care Insurance policy or alternative cover with a third party. The StudyCare Insurance policy covers loss of personal possessions as well as providing health and medical insurance. It is specifically designed for international students’ needs during your studies at the International Study Centre and, if required, after progressing to your university. Insurance cover is offered for flexible terms of up to 12 or 24 months (fixed), allowing you to choose a policy duration that fits your needs. If you select 24 months, you will be covered for the duration of your pathway programme plus the first year of your degree.

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All students under the age of 18 at the start of their course will receive our guardianship service free of charge. A guardian will support you during your time in the UK until you turn 18. More information will be provided after you apply.

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