Tuition Fees at University College London (UCL) for Graduate Study

If you are considering graduate study at UCL, understanding tuition fees is an essential part of your planning. This guide explains how UCL sets its fees for graduate taught and research programmes, what influences the amount you’ll pay, and key practical points you should be aware of.

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What do the tuition fees cover?

At UCL, tuition fees generally include:

Registration, tuition, and supervision (for research programmes) for each academic year you are enrolled.
They do not include living costs, materials, travel, or other personal expenses.
For research programmes there may also be an Additional Fee Element (AFE) for extra costs (consumables, equipment, materials) not included in the standard tuition fee.

How much are the fees for graduate programmes?

Here are the current broad ranges and how fee status and programme type affect the amount:

For taught Master’s programmes (full-time) for the 2025/26 entry year: UK students typically pay £11,000 to £47,900, while overseas students pay £18,400 to £65,500.
For MRes programmes, full-time: UK from around £6,215 to £29,800, overseas from about £27,500 to £43,500.
UCL states that for taught programmes entry in 2025–26 the fees are fixed at the rate at entry (i.e., will not increase in subsequent years of the programme).

These are wide ranges because specific fees depend on the faculty, subject area, and whether the programme is full-time, part-time or modular. Always check the exact programme page.

Fee classification: UK vs Overseas

Your fee status (UK/Home or Overseas) significantly affects how much you will pay. Key points:

Fee classification is based on residency and nationality criteria set out in the Education (Fees and Awards) Regulations.
It is not part of admission decision. Whether you get an offer is independent of your fee status.
Be sure to check which category you'll fall into early, as this affects budgeting and eligibility for funding/scholarships.

Payment details and instalments

For full-time and part-time studying you will normally be sent a tuition fee invoice each year (or term) you are enrolled.
UCL allows fees to be paid in up to three instalments:
First instalment (typically one third) before or at enrolment
Second instalment by early February
Third instalment by early May
For offer holders of taught postgraduate programmes UCL may require a tuition-fee deposit: for UK fee status 2.5% of first year fee, for Overseas 10% of first year fee.

Practical tips for applicants from Bangladesh / international students

Since you are applying from Bangladesh, plan your budget by assuming the Overseas fee rate, unless you meet criteria for UK/Home status.
Check your chosen programme’s specific fee page to find the exact amount (use UCL’s fee schedules search).
Remember that the tuition fee is only one part of cost; you must also budget for living expenses in London, which are non-negligible.
Fix your funding or scholarship applications early. Some awards depend on fee status and may only apply if you are paying at a particular rate.
Currency fluctuations: As an international student, changes in conversion rates may affect how much you pay in your home currency—build in a buffer.
Verify whether your programme has any Additional Fee Element (AFE) or extra costs. These are more common on research degrees.