Study abroad guide
🇬🇧 Study in the UK
Globally recognised institutions and many master's programs completed in one year.
The UK may suit students looking for focused degrees, broad course choice and a shorter master's route. Compare total tuition and living costs by city, course intensity, accreditation and institution-specific graduate outcomes.
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Tuition guide
British Council guide: international undergraduate tuition about £11,400–£38,000; postgraduate about £9,000–£30,000.
Living budget
Student visa financial evidence: £1,529/month in London or £1,171/month elsewhere, for up to nine months.
Visa & work
Official rules linked below
Universities to explore in the UK
Compare course fit, entry requirements, full fees, scholarships and graduate outcomes before shortlisting. These are examples to research, not confirmed Studyphilia admissions or guaranteed awards.
Study costs
British Council guide: international undergraduate tuition about £11,400–£38,000; postgraduate about £9,000–£30,000. Student visa financial evidence: £1,529/month in London or £1,171/month elsewhere, for up to nine months.
Tuition varies substantially by course and institution; the Student visa financial requirement is proof of funds, not necessarily your actual living budget. Add tuition, visa and health surcharge, housing deposits, transport and any course-specific expenses.
Always confirm the current fee for your exact program and year of entry; housing, insurance, travel and visa charges may be additional.
Student visa & work options
A Student visa generally requires an offer from a licensed student sponsor, enough funds for the course and living costs, and English-language eligibility. Apply within the permitted window and follow your specific visa conditions.
Work rights depend on course level, sponsor and the conditions printed on the visa. Eligible students at degree level with a higher education provider can often work up to 20 hours per week during term time; the limit varies by course and sponsor, so check your own permission before working.
The Graduate visa currently lasts two years for applications made on or before 31 December 2026; applications from 1 January 2027 receive 18 months. Doctoral graduates can stay three years. It cannot be extended, and later work routes have separate requirements.
Check the official details
- British Council: Cost of studying in the UK ↗
- GOV.UK: Student visa overview ↗
- GOV.UK: Student visa money requirements ↗
- GOV.UK: Graduate visa ↗
Costs and immigration rules change. Figures shown are planning references, not legal advice. Visa eligibility, scholarships, work rights and jobs depend on individual circumstances and current rules.
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