Fees and Finance

Tuition fees charged by Cardiff University are very competitive when compared to other major universities in the UK, particularly those in London. This, combined with the fact that Cardiff has a generally lower cost of living than most other cities in the UK, makes Cardiff University an attractive place to study.

Minimum Living Expenses

£6,120 for a full academic year
£3,060 for one semester
Source: Study Abroad Office

These are minimum costs based on a single student living in University-owned self-catered accommodation. This estimate includes accommodation, daily subsistence, local travel, clothing, insurance and study-related items. For more information about your budget as a student in Cardiff please go to Planning your Budget

Please note this is a different amount to the maintenance requirement of the visa application.

When planning to study in the UK it is essential that you are aware of the costs involved and that you ensure you will be able to finance your studies.

Cardiff is one of the cheapest cities in the UK. In a recent newspaper campaign it was discovered that Cardiff is the most cost-effective of all the old University cities. This means that your money will go substantially further than in other places in the UK

Budgeting

However, it is still essential that you have enough money to survive for the whole time you are studying at Cardiff. The International Student Calculator is an online tool which will help you calculate your budget and understand how you will spend your time as well as your money in the UK. It also gives you information on insurance and banking as well as a guide to the cost of living.
For more information see: www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international