Fees & Living Costs
Find out more about our tuition fees and living costs below.
Fee information for international students
Tuition Fees for International Students January 2025
Arts and Social Sciences | Sciences |
Master of Business Administration |
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Masters Programmes |
- |
£19,290 |
£18,875 |
Research Programmes |
£17,200 |
£19,405 |
- |
Tuition Fees for International Students 2025/2026
Arts and Social Sciences |
Sciences |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
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Bachelors Programmes |
£18,170 |
£20,715 |
- |
Study Abroad |
£18,170 £9,085 |
£20,715 £10,357.50 |
- |
Masters Programmes |
£19,700 |
£21,220 |
£20,765 |
Research Programmes (PhD, MPhil, LLM by Research, DProf) |
£18,060 |
£20,375 |
- |
Distance Learning (Information Studies, IBERS and Law) |
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Please note:
- For international undergraduate students, fee levels are frozen at the level of entry for subsequent study years. This means you know exactly what your fee levels will be for the duration of your studies with Aberystwyth University.
- For international postgraduate research students, tuition fees are subject to an annual increase and are linked to UK Research Council fees.
Flexible Payment Methods
We accept a variety of payment methods. Students can pay in full, or in a maximum of three separate instalments. There is more information on our How To Pay webpages.
Additional Costs
Some of the University's degree programmes offer opportunities for students to undertake fieldwork trips. The cost of these activities is not included in the usual tuition fees. There may also be additional costs in the purchase of materials such as art supplies. Details of any additional study courses, and the likely cost, are included in departmental information at the start of term.
Living Costs
Below are general examples of the kinds of costs incurred by a student staying at Aberystwyth. Remember, these will vary according to the lifestyle of the individual student. Costs are calculated over the academic year which is usually around 39 weeks.
Please also bear in mind that these are average costs. The residential costs at Aberystwyth are much lower than in other parts of the UK. Travel costs within the town are low and general living costs are much cheaper.
University Residences
Expenditure | Cost per Week | Cost per Annum |
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Room (you may be eligible for zero-cost housing) |
From £85.40 |
From £3,331 |
Food, Laundry & Toiletries |
£45 | £1,800 |
Bills (Energy, Internet) | Included | Included |
Contents Insurance See policy details |
Included | Included |
Phone Contracts |
Phone & SIM SIM only |
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Books, Equipment & Stationery |
£150 | |
Clothing | £200 | |
Social | £30 | £1,170 |
Aber Sport Residential Package | Included | Included |
Travel Home | £200+ | |
TV Licence | £154.50 | |
Extras | £10 | £400 |
Private Sector
There is a wide range of self-catering private sector accommodation available, where in most cases energy costs will be added to the rent. The Accommodation Office advises a maximum target of £80 per week exclusive of energy for the average single study bedroom with shared communal facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms. Please allow for 40 weeks at the average rental plus, to cover the summer vacation, 12 weeks at 50% of the average weekly rentals:
Expenditure | Cost per Week | Cost per Annum |
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Room |
From £65 |
From £2,890 |
Food, Laundry & Toiletries | £45 | £1,800 |
Bills (Energy, Internet) |
£15 - £25 | £600 - £1,000 |
Contents Insurance (Depends on the value of your items) |
£90 - £180 | |
Phone Contracts |
Phone & SIM SIM only |
|
Books, Equipment & Stationery |
£150 | |
Clothing | £200 | |
Social | £30 | £1,170 |
Aber Sport 125 Deal (non-residential student) | £70 / £125 | |
Travel Home | £200+ | |
TV Licence | £154.50 | |
Extras | £10 | £400 |