Tuition fees
Tuition fees can vary depending on the type of course and subject, and whether you qualify as a Home or International student and study full-time or part-time. See our tuition fee regulations (PDF File 401 KB) and the UKCISA website for further information. Individual fees information can be found in each entry of our Course Finder.
We offer flexible payment options and discounts for students paying their tuition fees upfront. Students paying their tuition fees outright and International students paying their deposits pay the university direct. Find out more in our section on How to pay.
Postgraduate loans
Masters loans
If you are starting a Masters course, studying either full- or part-time, you may be eligible for a postgraduate study loan. You can check your personal eligibility at gov.uk.
Doctoral loans
If you are starting a PhD this year, you may be eligible for a loan to help pay university fees, living costs and other expenses. You can check your personal eligibility at gov.uk.
Find out more information about postgraduate loans.
Employer sponsored students
If your employer will sponsor your study, there are two ways your fees can be paid for:
- Paid in full by your employer
- Paid in part by you, and in part by your employer
1. Paid in full by your employer
If your employer is paying for your course, you will need to provide details at your online enrolment/re-enrolment. See more information about how to pay.
Please note: you will remain personally responsible for payment of fees and charges, even where there is an arrangement for the University to receive payment on your behalf from a sponsor or other third party. See our tuition fee regulations (PDF File 201 KB) for further information.
NHS London Strategic Health Authority contract students
Some students have their tuition fees paid via a contract LSBU has with the NHS London Strategic Health Authority (SHA). When you enrol or re-enrol, you will need to confirm which Primary Care Trust, NHS Trust, Acute Hospital, Foundation Trust, Mental Health Trust or Ambulance Trust you work for, or will be spending your clinical placement with, as part of the LSBU/NHS London contract.
The University will validate the information you provide against the contract. You will remain personally responsible for payment of fees and charges, even if there is an arrangement for the University to receive payment on your behalf from a Strategic Health Authority.
2. Paid in part by you, and in part by your employer
If you and your employer are funding your course together, this will need to cover the cost of your tuition fees each year.
You will need to provide details at your online enrolment/re-enrolment. Funding opportunities for postgraduate courses are detailed above.
Any amount of tuition fee you do not borrow is payable at your enrolment – please see how to pay for more information. See our tuition fee regulations (PDF File 201 KB) for further information.
Apprentices
As an apprentice, you do not pay for the cost of your programme – this is covered by the Government, and, in some cases, your employer makes a contribution too. However, you should be aware that if you cease to be an apprentice, you may be responsible for payment of any fees and charges. Information about funding and finance can be found on each apprenticeship standard.
Possible fee changes
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
Students are charged an annual tuition fee in each year of their course. After the first year, tuition fees may be subject to annual inflationary increases. For the duration of their course, students may expect tuition fees to increase annually in line with inflation, up to a maximum of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 4%.
International students
International students can read detailed information about fees and funding opportunities in the International section of our website. There, you can also read about checking if you are considered a Home or International student for fee-paying purposes.
Alternative funding
Studentships and research grants for postgraduate courses are available from research councils and other charitable sources. Support is available from a variety of resources including scholarships through this university.
Below are further details on a range of relevant research councils, educational trusts, charities and employer sponsorship.
Research Councils
All research councils consider funding individual postgraduates but the process is competitive and getting a place on a postgraduate programme does not guarantee you an award.
Applications can be made to:
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) – includes agriculture, food, the non-medical biological sciences and related physical sciences and engineering
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) – includes issues of importance to business, the public sector and government
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) – includes engineering, information technology and manufacturing technology
- Medical Research Council (MRC) – includes biomedical sciences
- Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) – includes terrestrial life sciences and science-based archaeology
- Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) – includes particle physics, astronomy and physical sciences
Educational Trusts and Charities
Some trusts and charities may be able to contribute to the costs of postgraduate study, but any awards are likely to be small. Students should generally start applying for funding in the year before their course is due to start. The Educational Grants Directory, Awards Almanac and Grants Register and other useful publications are available in most public and academic libraries and give information on the various charities and their provision.
The Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) may be able to help you locate educational trusts – phone EGAS direct on 020 7254 6251.
Contact us
Get in touch with the Student Life Centre.
Further information
Postgraduate students may be eligible for the following financial assistance from LSBU:
Postgraduate students may also be eligible for external financial help for a range of circumstances, such as Child Tax Credit/Working Tax Credit. Further details are given in our Student Life section of the website.