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How Much are Tuition Fees?
One of the biggest costs of going to university is the course itself. Most students take out loans to pay for their undergraduate tuition. The annual cost for UK students varies: England: £9,250 Wales: £9,250 Northern Ireland: £4,750 for Northern Irish students, or £9,250 for other UK students Scotland: Free for the majority of Scottish…
What Does Student Accommodation Cost?
Student rents have risen sharply in recent years, according to data from 10 university towns and cities, external. Average annual rent rose from £6,520 in 2021-22 to £7,475 in 2023-24, according to research by the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) and housing charity Unipol. The figures do not include London and Edinburgh. Student rents are…
What Extra Financial Help can Students Get?
Eligible students in Wales and Northern Ireland can claim maintenance grants which are not repaid. Full-time undergraduates normally resident in Wales are entitled to at least £1,000, external. There is up to £10,124 for students from the poorest backgrounds who study in London. In Northern Ireland the maximum grant is £3,475, external. The Scottish government…
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New NUS President Speaks to Uni Chat
Amira Campbell, the new president of the National Union of Students (NUS) joined the Uni Chat podcast to provide comment on Governments recent announcement that it will be increasing Tuition fees. Amira slammed the decision and explained what this will really mean for students and what the better alternatives would have been. You can hear…
How do Student Loans Work?
Most UK students are eligible for a tuition fee loan. Maintenance loans are also available, for living costs. These are means-tested, so the amount you get depends on your family’s income. The maximum maintenance loan if you live away from home and outside of London ranges from £10,227 in England to £6,776 in Northern Ireland…