The UK is the most requested destination among our students, and the first question every family asks is what a year will actually cost. These figures come from their official sources, with the date we checked them, so you can build a real budget rather than an estimate from an advert.
Tuition fees
Based on the published 2026/27 international fees at 16 of our partner universities in the UK:
- Bachelor’s: GBP 17,000 to 33,000 a year.
- Master’s: GBP 17,000 to 38,100. Most UK master’s courses last one year.
These ranges exclude medicine, dentistry and veterinary science, which cost far more.
Living costs
Living costs run from GBP 12,000 to 18,000 a year in most cities, and London adds roughly GBP 8,000 to 18,000 a year on top.
The difference between cities is sometimes bigger than the difference between universities, so a university with higher fees in a cheaper city can be the cheaper choice overall.
The visa and the health surcharge
- Student visa fee from outside the UK: GBP 558.
- Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): GBP 776 for each year of the visa, paid in full with the application.
For example, a two-year visa means GBP 1,552 in health surcharge, paid once before you travel.
The money you must show for the visa
Alongside any tuition you still owe, you must show living money for up to 9 months:
- London: GBP 1,529 a month, which is GBP 13,761.
- Outside London: GBP 1,171 a month, which is GBP 10,539.
The money must stay in the account for at least 28 days in a row, and the last day of that period must fall within 31 days of the date you apply.
How much money do you need to show for a UK student visa?
A worked example: one year of a master’s
A master’s in Manchester with GBP 18,000 tuition, using the minimum living amount the visa requires:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | GBP 18,000 |
| Living money for 9 months outside London | GBP 10,539 |
| Student visa fee | GBP 558 |
| Total | GBP 29,097 |
Then add the health surcharge for the length of the visa (GBP 776 per year, or GBP 388 for a part-year of 6 months or less), flights, the accommodation deposit and first-month costs. The visa figure is the minimum the government asks for, not what you will actually spend; the realistic living range above is higher.
Will a UK degree be equivalenced in Jordan?
Under the Ministry of Higher Education’s amended instructions of 2025, the minimum residence is 6 months (two semesters) for a master’s and 8 months for each year of a bachelor’s. The university must also be on the Ministry’s list of recognised universities.
For a bachelor’s, the secondary school average must meet the minimum for the field before you enrol: 60% for most subjects, 80% for engineering and pharmacy, and 90% for medicine and dentistry.
Are there scholarships?
Most UK universities offer discounts and merit awards to international students. They usually reduce tuition rather than cover it, and many are awarded as applications arrive, so applying early improves your chances.
We build your shortlist around total cost, not tuition alone, and prepare the visa file with you.
See our partner universities in the UK
Sources: GOV.UK pages on the Student visa, the money you need and the Immigration Health Surcharge; published 2026/27 fees at 16 UK partner universities, checked in September 2026; Jordan’s Ministry of Higher Education, frequently asked questions on equivalency. Government figures checked on 3 October 2026.