Fees and finance
As a student, you, your parents or an external sponsor may pay your fees. You will need to know the amount to pay and when payments are due. You might also want to know how to supplement your income, either with a scholarship or by working part-time.
Tuition fees
A tuition fee is payable in each year for every programme of study at the University of Bristol, with the exception of incoming Erasmus exchange students. The amount that is payable varies depending on the programme.
- Undergraduate tuition fees are listed on on each course entry.
- Postgraduate tuition fees are listed on each programme entry.
- Fees for incoming Study Abroad and non-EU exchange students.
- Pre-sessional course fees.
- International Foundation Programme fees.
- Year Abroad students (current Bristol students planning Erasmus or non-EU exchanges outside Bristol); check with your Faculty Office for confirmation of exactly what the tuition fee will be.
Find out how and when to pay tuition fees.
Financial fraud
Criminals will try to target students to steal their tuition fee payments. Please follow the below tips to stay safe:
- Be aware that criminals may contact you pretending to be the University or your Agent. If you are in doubt about a message, contact the University or your Agent to confirm;
- Never share your University password with anyone;
- Be wary of companies offering to make tuition fee payments on your behalf, especially if they are offering a discount. The University has published a list of approved payment methods;
- Do not allow any agents/companies to view your University financial statements;
- If you believe that you have been a victim of online financial fraud you can report it to the UK police.
Definition of an overseas student for fee purposes
If you are not sure whether you will pay tuition fees at the overseas rate, please consult our guidance on fee status.
Cost of living
Find out more about living expenses and how much you can expect these to be. You can also read more about living in Bristol.
Part-time work
Read more about working during your studies.
Search for scholarships
Find out more about the international scholarships offered by the University of Bristol and external organisations.
Student Funding Office
Our Student Funding Office gives advice on scholarships, emergency short-term loans, the cost of living and on budgeting your finances.