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Cost of Studying in United Kingdom: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in United Kingdom is 24,871 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 19,370 USD and 29,224 USD. These figures are computed from 21,542 programs at 135 universities in United Kingdom listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in United Kingdom by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 19,370 USD | 24,871 USD | 29,224 USD | 8,215 |
| Master's | 21,141 USD | 27,309 USD | 32,732 USD | 6,323 |
| PhD | 23,877 USD | 27,296 USD | 31,214 USD | 617 |
Cheapest degree programs in United Kingdom
The lowest published international tuition in our United Kingdom catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Computer Science and Mathematics MComp (Hons) with professional placement or study abroad | University of Bath | Bachelor's | 6 USD |
| Bachelor in Non-Destructive Testing (Top-Up) | University of Northampton | Bachelor's | 1,461 USD |
| Bachelor in Professional Development, BA | University of Aberdeen | Bachelor's | 1,467 USD |
| Master in Human Resource Management and Development (International Development) by Distance Learning | The University of Manchester | Master's | 1,658 USD |
| Master in International Business and Globalisation | University of Exeter, England | Master's | 1,667 USD |
| Master in Career Development | University of West England | Master's | 1,685 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in United Kingdom?
Yes — 21,542 of the 21,542 degree programs in our United Kingdom catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in United Kingdom accept international students?
135 universities in United Kingdom list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is United Kingdom affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in United Kingdom charge 19,370 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 6 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 21,542 degree programs that 135 universities in United Kingdom list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".