UK Scholarships and Financial Aid

Can I Study For Free In The UK?

If Not What Is The Cost Of Studying In The UK?

Generally (and frankly!), there is no free education at any level or course in the UK.

However, during entering a course you may come across a discount from the training institute, but this is limited to very few courses and institutions. Also, some institutes offer pre-university courses for which you might have to pay initially but this fee gets transferred to the next course which would make your initial course free of cost. So, coming back to our question about studying for free in UK universities, well the answer is both yes and no because only a small percentage of applicants are eligible for free education in the UK. Moreover, the eligible candidate has to submit several documents and credentials to avail of the opportunity.                                                                    

Though studying in the UK is expensive, many international students tend to go for higher education in the UK. So, students who still want to attend free education in the UK can go for affordable universities, which have very low tuition costs compared to other universities in the UK. A list of such universities is given below:-
 

                                                                     

List of some of the most affordable universities in the UK:

1) Bucks New University

2) Leeds Beckett University

3) University of Bedfordshire

4) Royal Agricultural University

5) University of Sunderland

6) Southampton Solent University

7) University of Cumbria

8) Glasgow Caledonian University

9) University of Suffolk

10) Staffordshire University

11) University College Birmingham

12) University of Chichester

13) York St. John University

14) University of Chester

Let’s discuss scholarship options available from universities in the UK.  Following is the list of such universities providing international scholarships: - 

1) University of West London

2) Cambridge University

3) University of Bristol

4) University College London

5) Imperial College London

6) University of Nottingham

Famous Scholarships from the UK government:

1) The Commonwealth fellowships

2) Global Study Awards

3) The Royal Society grants

4) CastleSmart Scholarship

5) Newton Fund Ph.D. Call

6) Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship Programme

7) Means-tested student funding helps you with your tuition cost with a substantial amount. You must prove and provide details that you are genuinely in need of funding your studies.

8) Sponsorship from a company

9) NHS Sponsorship (for a career in medicine, health care, or dentistry).

17 Scholarships for International Students to Study in UK

Cost of Studying in the UK:-

1) Tuition fees:-

Your tuition cost depends upon the type of course, university, and also your university location. So, the tuition cost changes with different locations in the UK like England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The average cost for an undergraduate degree in the UK costs around $12,000 to $32,000 per year whereas for medical courses it costs around $65,000 for international students. The tuition costs for postgraduate courses are a little higher compared to graduate courses and for doctoral degrees, the tuition costs may go in the range of $18,000 to $35,000 per year (or Higher in some cases).

2) Accommodation Costs: -

While looking for a place you must check facilities along with costs, deposit, inventory, tenancy agreement, council tax, and house rules, etc. While renting an apartment you might have to pay separately for other facilities like electricity, internet, and water bill and tenant insurance (optional). The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment costs around $650 per month while rent for a house is highest in London which goes up to $750 per month. So, the average annual cost for accommodation goes up to $6000 for students. Many universities in the UK also offer on-campus accommodation which is mostly for the first year of your graduate degree. This is a very money-saving option for inexpensive living locations. You have to plan this early before you lose your slot.

3) Food and other essential costs: -

The average food bill in the UK is $60 per week. Food costs heavily depend on your diet and eating habits. Eating out in a restaurant can cost up to $12 to $30 per meal. Water bills, gas, electricity costs around $60 per month. TV licensing, clothes, shoes, mobile phone bills can go up to $75 per month. Travel and transport, books and stationery, and socializing together can cost around $195 per month. So, all this together with food and housekeeping can averagely cost around $750 per month. If you wish to study abroad, please connect with Whizstorm for the best international career plans.

 

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