Most Affordable Master’s Programs In The Uk For International Students

Cheapest On-Campus Master’s Tuition Fee in the UK

UNIVERSITIES OF UK

Mamta Nagrath

1/2/20261 min read

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Cheapest On-Campus Master’s Tuition in the UK

1. University of Hull

  • Approximate tuition: £8,950 per year

  • Ranking highest for affordability among international students

2. University of the Highlands and Islands

  1. Approximate tuition: £8,820 per year

  2. One of the most scenic and cost-friendly options

3. University of Chester

  • Approximately £9,700 per year

  • Regular scholarships available, potentially lowering costs.

4. University of Bedfordshire

  • Approximately £9,900 per year

5. York St John University

  • Approximately £10,000 per year

6. University of Suffolk

  • Approximately £10,080 per year

7. University of Cumbria

  • Approximately £10,500 per year

    Additional Noteworthy Low-Cost Universities

  • 8 Royal Veterinary College (RVC)

  • Tuition: £8,925 per year (for veterinary-related master's)—particularly low for this field.
    9 Liverpool Hope University

    • MA/MSc programs starting around £7,500.

    • 10 University of Sunderland

    • Master's fees roughly £7,500 for certain courses (e.g., education, law, journalism).

      11 Glasgow Caledonian University

    • Courses like MSc Medical Bioscience offered at about £7,300.
      Summary Table – Top Affordable Options

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University Approx. Annual Tuition Fee

Glasgow Caledonian University £7,300

Liverpool Hope University £7,500

University of Sunderland £7,500

RVC (vet programs) £8,925

University of Hull £8,950

University of the Highlands & Islands £8,820

University of Chester £9,700

University of Bedfordshire £9,900

York St John University £10,000

University of Suffolk £10,080

University of Cumbria £10,500