Living expenses

Aside from tuition and accommodation fees, students need to plan for the cost of day-to-day living. In the UK, costs vary depending on where your student lives and their lifestyle.

Location

In general, the South is slightly more expensive than the North of the UK. Students will also find that London and big or popular cities are more expensive than small cities, towns and rural locations.

Food and shopping

There are a huge range of shops and supermarkets in the UK which means it is possible to live very cheaply. Equally, if students choose to buy designer brands they will spend a lot more! With a wide selection of options, there are shops to suit all budgets, as well as local food markets in most towns.

Student discounts

As a student, there are many discounts to take advantage of in a variety of places including restaurants, cinemas, theatres, public transport, clothes shops and entertainment / cultural events. Students can look out for signs and vouchers promoting student discounts in shops.

Most institutions can provide you with a guide to the cost of living in their area and details of discounts available locally. If you would like more information about the cost of living at our centres, our educational advisors will be happy to advise you.

Find out more about study in the UK

• Find out more about why the UK is the ideal place to study
• Find out more about the UK education system
• Find out more about the new Visa process

Useful websites

• The British Council have a useful budget calculator that could help your students plan their monthly budget
• There is also a more advanced international student calculator that helps calculate budgets in more detail
• If your student is looking for a scholarship, please contact us on +44 1223 345698. Alternatively, the British Council’s scholarships pages may help