UK Study Cost | Tuition, Living & Bank Statement Guide

Cost Structure at a Glance

£12,000 – £22,000

Tuition fees per year (varies by university and course)

~£1,300 / month

Living costs outside London (rent, food, transport)

~£1,600 / month

Living costs in London (rent, food, transport)

~£490

UK Student Visa Fee (latest official fee can change)

~£776 / year

IHS Fee (Immigration Health Surcharge, subject to updates)

Example: University of Stirling – BSc Computer Science

A realistic example so you can see how numbers add up.

Item	Amount (per year)
Tuition (BSc Computer Science)	£14,000
Living (~£1,000/month × 12)	~£12,000
Total (approximate)	~£26,000/year

Bank statement: Your statement must cover tuition + living costs. The balance must be maintained for at least 28 consecutive days before you submit your visa application. For this example, you would need to show funds covering ~£26,000 (or the first year’s requirement as per your CAS). We can guide you on depositing in steps (e.g. £8,000–£10,000) and correct format.

Bank Statement – 28-Day Rule

Your bank statement must show that you have held the required amount (tuition + living) for 28 consecutive days before the date of your visa application.
The closing balance on the statement must not fall below the required amount on any day within that 28-day period.
Format and document type (e.g. bank letter, stamped statement) must meet UKVI requirements – we guide you on this.

Detailed documents such as bank statements and transcripts are collected after your consultation, when we have agreed on your course and university and can give you precise figures.

FAQ – Costs

Tuition is typically £12,000–£22,000 per year depending on university and course. Living costs are approximately £1,300/month outside London and £1,600/month in London. Your bank statement must cover tuition + living for at least 28 days before visa submission.

For a course like University of Stirling BSc Computer Science (tuition + living ≈ £26,000/year), you may deposit in steps (e.g. £8,000–£10,000). We guide you on the correct amount and submission format for visa approval. Final bank proof is needed before visa submission.

You must show funds that meet UKVI requirements (tuition + living). Part deposit can work if you build up to the required amount and follow our guidance; final bank proof covering the required sum is needed before visa submission.

UK Study Costs

Cost Structure at a Glance

Example: University of Stirling – BSc Computer Science

Bank Statement – 28-Day Rule

FAQ – Costs

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UK Study Costs

Cost Structure at a Glance

Example: University of Stirling – BSc Computer Science

Bank Statement – 28-Day Rule

FAQ – Costs

How much does it cost to study in the UK?

How much should I deposit for my bank statement?

Can I apply if I have less than the total cost in my bank?

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