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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 25,703 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 22,667 USD and 32,299 USD. These figures are computed from 38,384 programs at 161 universities in United Kingdom listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data 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 | 22,667 USD | 25,703 USD | 32,299 USD | 14,166 |
| Master's | 22,802 USD | 25,905 USD | 34,945 USD | 13,941 |
| PhD | 24,151 USD | 27,525 USD | 34,406 USD | 1,946 |
Cheapest degree programs in United Kingdom
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for United Kingdom right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in BA (Hons) Dance, Movement and Creative Practice | Arts University Bournemouth | Master's | 1 USD |
| Master in Commercial Photography | Arts University Bournemouth | Master's | 1 USD |
| Bachelor in Computer Science and Mathematics MComp (Hons) with professional placement or study abroad | University of Bath | Bachelor's | 8 USD |
| Bachelor in Applied Leadership and Management | University of Wales Trinity Saint David | Bachelor's | 16 USD |
| Bachelor in Seicoleg gyda Chwnsela gan gynnwys Blwyddyn Sylfaen (Llawn amser) (BSc Anrh) | University of Wales Trinity Saint David | Bachelor's | 16 USD |
| Bachelor in Gwneud Ffilmiau Antur (Llawn amser) (BA Anrh) | University of Wales Trinity Saint David | Bachelor's | 19 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in United Kingdom?
Yes — 38,383 of the 38,384 degree programs in United Kingdom on Global Admissions (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in United Kingdom accept international students?
161 universities in United Kingdom list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 17, 2026.
Is United Kingdom affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in United Kingdom charge 22,667 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 38,384 degree programs that 161 universities in United Kingdom list on Global Admissions, as of August 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 data, August 17, 2026".