Whatever type of course you study at the University of Leicester, finance will always be an important factor. There are costs to be met: tuition fees, course materials, accommodation, travel, living expenses. But there are also possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships. And there is always advice available, through the University and through national online resources.

International Students only - for specific information about financing your studies, see:
Fees and funding for international students

Undergraduate finance

Fees and finance for Home/EU students starting in 2012

From 2012, the University of Leicester will charge higher tution fees, in line with Government policy. A system of scholarships totalling more than £8 million pound is being introduced alongside these fees.

Postgraduate finance

Fees for campus-based postgraduate students starting in 2012/13

Postgraduate study at the University of Leicester has its own set of tuition fees for taught and research-based courses. For more information on postgraduate fees and funding opportunities, please visit the Graduate School website.

A range of postgraduate scholarships in specific disciplines are available.

Distance learning finance

View the Distance Learning section

Study by Distance Learning has its own set of course fees. Visit the Distance Learning pages to find out more about the financial aspects of Distance Learning at the University of Leicester.

Finance advice

Financial advice is available to students and prospective students through the University’s Student Support and Development Service (SSDS).

For the latest information on undergraduate fees, bursaries and scholarships, contact Sarah Lovell, Bursary and Scholarship Officer, on 0116 252 2717 or bursaries@le.ac.uk

For general advice about student funding including student loans, awards and grants, contact one of our Student Finance Advisers on 0116 223 1185 or welfare@le.ac.uk

Payment

Our e-payment system provides an easy and flexible way to pay tuition and accommodation fees.