THIS PAGE ANSWERS some of the key financial questions international students will need to consider when thinking about coming to the UK to study.
Where can I find out more about cost of living expenses?
Aside from tuition fees, students need to ensure they can cover their day-to-day expenses.The British Council provides excellent information on the cost of living in the UK via the Education UK website and the Studying and living in the United Kingdom guide. This can vary considerably between regions, so it is best to check the website of your proposed university to see estimated local costs.
What financial help is available for international students coming to the UK to study?
Limited awards are available for international students coming to the UK. Some of these are funded by the British government, including the Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS) for research students of exceptional calibre, and the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) which funds a number of postgraduate places for students from Commonwealth countries. Other scholarships are offered by organisations such as the Fulbright Commission. Details of all schemes are available from the British Council.
A scholarship search database can be found on the Education UK website. A similar database is also available through Hotcourses' funding pages. In addition, many universities and colleges also have their own scholarships for which international students may be eligible.
What working rights do international students have when coming to the UK?
Students from the European Union have the same working rights as UK residents, and should be able to find part-time or vacation work if necessary. No special permits are required. Non-EU students may be able to work, depending on their visa. The Education UK website has full information on working whilst studying in the UK. For more advice, contact the international office at your institution.
Useful websites
British CouncilThe United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/
British Council - Education UKInformation on studying in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) from the British Council.
http://www.educationuk.org/
Overseas Research Student Awards Scheme (ORSAS)Makes research degrees available at home students rate for overseas students of high intellectual calibre
http://www.orsas.ac.uk/
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship PlanPostgraduate scholarships for Commonwealth students, administered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
http://www.acu.ac.uk/cgi-bin/frameset.pl?ml=scholarships&sl=commonwe...
Education UK - ScholarshipsInformation on all available scholarships for overseas students studying in the UK
http://www.educationuk.org/pls/hot_bc/page_pls_user_article?d=schola...
Education UK - Working in the UKInformation for overseas students on working in the UK
http://www.educationuk.org/pls/hot_bc/page_pls_user_advice?b=advice&...
Education UK - Scholarship searchSearch by institution, subject, level, type and/or country of residence.
http://www.educationuk.org/scholarships/
HotcoursesIncludes an extensive funding database.
http://www.hotcourses.com/
Directgov - Student finance - Students from other EU countries
http://www.direct.gov.uk/...
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