Tuition fees

The first step in drawing up a budget for student life is working out how much higher education will cost. You’ll need to consider tuition fees, accommodation and living costs.

Indicative fees for students starting higher education in 2024-2025

This table gives you an indication of the fees you are likely to pay at publicly funded universities, depending on where you are going to study.

Country of residence	Studying in Northern Ireland	Studying in England	Studying in Scotland	Studying in Wales	Studying in Republic of Ireland (ROI)
Northern Ireland 2024-2025	£4,750	up to £9,250	up to £9,250	up to £9,250	€3,000*
Northern Ireland 2025- 2026	£4,855	up to £9,535	up to £9,535	up to £9,535	€2,000*

*Tuition fees are not charged in the ROI. All students pay a contribution charge. For the academic year this is €2,000.

Tuition fees for part-time students

There are no regulations stating how much universities can charge in tuition fees for part-time courses. Students should check with their university or college for details on the fees for part-time courses.

Tuition fee support at private institutions

If you are a Northern Ireland student attending a higher education course at a private institution, you should be aware that for certain private institutions, you will not receive the full tuition fee loan support to cover your tuition fees.

You will be responsible for funding the difference in the additional cost of your tuition fees. You will need to find out what tuition fees are charged by the private institution and what tuition fee loan support is available. Contact the Student Finance NI team in your area before you start the course.

Student Finance NI

Republic of Ireland students coming to study in Northern Ireland

If you live in the Republic of Ireland and hope to start a degree course in Northern Ireland in 2025-2026 the maximum fee will be £4,855.

Students from ROI (and other non-UK EU countries) can apply to the Student Finance Services European Team for a loan of up to £4,750 2024-2025 and up to £4855 2025-2026 to cover the tuition fee.

Key dates for course and student finance applications

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Tuition fees

Indicative fees for students starting higher education in 2024-2025

Tuition fees for part-time students

Tuition fee support at private institutions

Republic of Ireland students coming to study in Northern Ireland

Key dates for course and student finance applications

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Indicative fees for students starting higher education in 2024-2025

Tuition fees for part-time students

Tuition fee support at private institutions

Republic of Ireland students coming to study in Northern Ireland

Key dates for course and student finance applications

More useful links

Help improve this page - send your feedback

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What to do next

Carer's Allowance

Discretionary support / Short-term benefit advance

Disability Living Allowance

Employment and Support Allowance

Jobseeker’s Allowance

Personal Independence Payment