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Living costs
Accommodation
Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £130 to £300 per week.
See a full breakdown of accommodation costs for 2020-21.
What's included in your accommodation fees?
- All utility bills (heating, electricity and water)
- Internet access
- Basic contents insurance
- Welfare support
- Maintenance and cleaning of communal areas
Extra costs for international students
If you are an international student, you should also budget to cover the cost of your visa application and the Immigration Health charge, and make an extra allowance of up to £600 for other expenses on arrival.
For more information on visas, see our international student pages.
Managing your money is something you get used to over time. I have money from my part-time job which sees me through every month, which is very handy. You get used to having to live on a budget and because everyone around you is doing the same you can help each other.
Getting a TV licence
You need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel, or download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer.
This could be on any device, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder. If you do any of the above without a valid licence, you risk prosecution and a maximum penalty of up to £1,000, plus any legal costs and/or compensation you may be ordered to pay. You will also still have to buy a TV Licence if you need one.
To find out more, go to tvlicensing.co.uk/studentinfo