What's changing with UK undergraduate tuition fees for 2025 entry?
On 4 November 2024, the Government announced that universities can increase tuition fees.
| Old fees | New fees | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard degree year | £9,250 | £9,535 |
| Foundation year Science, Technical, Engineering | £9,250 | £9,535 |
| Foundation year classroom based Humanities, Business, Social Sciences | £9,250 | £5,760 |
| Placement year | £1,850 | £1,907 |
Fee loans will be available to cover the increased rate of tuition fees.
What's changing with Maintenance Loans?
Maintenance loans also rise by inflation rate.
| 2025 loan rates | Max Maintenance Loan | Min Maintenance Loan |
|---|---|---|
| Living away from home to study | £10,554 | £4,915 |
| Living at home | £8,877 | £3,907 |
What's not changing?
Household income thresholds for maintenance loan awards not changing.
Maximum loan available with income of £25,000 or below. Minimum loan for households with income of around £62,000 or above.
Repayment terms and conditions are as before, only repay after earning above the threshold (currently £25,000). Unpaid amount written off after 40 years.
All information is correct as at November 2024, may be subject to change.