No Cap on International Fees
UK domestic students pay a maximum of £9,250/year (regulated by law). International students? Universities can charge whatever they want. There is literally no upper limit. And fees go up every year.
Typical Annual Tuition by Subject & University Type
| Subject Area | Post-1992 Unis | Mid-Ranking | Russell Group | Oxbridge / Imperial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | £13,000-15,000 | £16,000-20,000 | £22,000-28,000 | £30,000-38,000 |
| Business / MBA | £14,000-18,000 | £18,000-25,000 | £28,000-38,000 | £40,000-60,000+ |
| Engineering / Science | £15,000-18,000 | £19,000-25,000 | £26,000-35,000 | £35,000-45,000 |
| Medicine | N/A | £30,000-40,000 | £40,000-50,000 | £55,000-65,000 |
| Law | £13,000-16,000 | £17,000-22,000 | £24,000-32,000 | £35,000-42,000 |
Fees are per academic year for 2026-2027 entry. Expect 3-5% increases for 2027-2028.
International Fees Have Doubled in a Decade
Average international Master's fee at Russell Group universities:
UK vs the World: Why the UK is the Most Expensive
Germany
Public universities charge €0 tuition for all students (except Baden-Wurttemberg: €1,500/semester). Only a €150-350/semester admin fee.
France
Public universities: €243/year (licence), €3,770/year (Master's for non-EU). Grandes ecoles can be more.
Netherlands
EU students: €2,530/year (statutory fee). Non-EU: €8,000-20,000+ depending on programme.
United Kingdom
No cap for international students. Rising every year. The most expensive study destination in Europe by a wide margin.