15 affordable universities for international students in the United Kingdom

British universities are among the best in the world. Universities use this prestige as a marketing tool to attract hundreds of international students. It should not be forgotten that the UK is one of the most expensive countries in the world in which to study. Here are 15 affordable universities in the UK that are known for offering relatively lower tuition fees for international students:

Dec 7, 2024 - 11:15

1. University of the Highlands and Islands

The University of the Highlands and Islands is an integrated, tertiary institution encompassing both further and higher education. It is composed of 12 colleges and research institutions spread around the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire regions of Scotland. UHI offers further education, undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes which can be studied at a range of locations across the area and online

Location: Scotland

Tuition Fees: Around £13,000 per year

Number of International Students: 10,005

Known for its small class sizes and focus on the local culture and environment.

2. University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland is a public research university located in Sunderland in the North East of England. Its predecessor, Sunderland Technical College, was established as a municipal training college in 1901.

Location: Sunderland, England

Tuition Fees: Starting from £12,500 per year

Offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at reasonable costs.

3. Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, formerly known as Leeds Metropolitan University and before that as Leeds Polytechnic, is a public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has campuses in the city centre and Headingley.

Location: Leeds, England

Tuition Fees: Starting from £14,000 per year

Provides quality education with a focus on employability and student support.

4. University of Cumbria

The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London.

Location: Cumbria, England

Tuition Fees: Around £12,800 per year

Offers programs in areas such as teaching, healthcare, and the arts.

5. University of Chester

The University of Chester is a public university located in Chester, England. The university originated as the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK. As a university, it now occupies five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Shrewsbury. It offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.

Location: Chester, England

Tuition Fees: Starting from £12,950 per year

Known for its supportive environment and strong academic programs.

6. University of Bolton

The University of Bolton, Bolton University or UoB (legally: The University of Bolton Higher Education Corporation) is a public university in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. The University is commonly referred to as a 'post-92' institution, which is a reference to the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. It has approximately 11,000 students and more than 900 academic and professional staff.

Location: Bolton, England

Tuition Fees: Around £12,450 per year

Focuses on providing career-oriented education with a strong emphasis on employability.

7. University of West London

The University of West London is a public research university in the United Kingdom with campuses in Ealing, Brentford, and Reading, Berkshire. The university has roots in 1860 when the Lady Byron School was founded, later Ealing College of Higher Education.

Location: London, England

Tuition Fees: Starting from £13,250 per year

Offers affordable education in the heart of London, with a focus on creative industries, law, and business.

8. University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire is a public research university with campuses in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. The University has roots in further and higher education from 1882: it gained university status in 1993 as the University of Luton.

Location: Bedfordshire, England

Tuition Fees: Starting from £12,900 per year

Provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs with a strong emphasis on employability.

9. University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a multi-campus university with three main campuses in South West Wales, in Carmarthen, Lampeter and Swansea, a fourth campus in London, England, and learning centres in Cardiff, Wales, and Birmingham, England.

Location: Wales

Tuition Fees: Starting from £13,500 per year

Offers a diverse range of programs with a strong focus on Welsh culture and heritage.

10. Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope University is a public university with campuses in Liverpool, England. ‌The university grew out of three teacher training colleges: Saint Katharine's College, Notre Dame College, and Christ's College.

Location: Liverpool, England

Tuition Fees: Around £12,500 per year

Known for its friendly campus atmosphere and strong academic support.

11. University of Suffolk

The University of Suffolk is a public university situated in Suffolk and Norfolk, England. The university was established in 2007 as University Campus Suffolk, founded as a collaboration between the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex.

Location: Suffolk, England

Tuition Fees: Around £12,150 per year

Offers innovative courses with a focus on student-centered learning.

12. University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is a public research university, based in Worcester, England. With a history dating back to 1946, the university began awarding degrees in 1997 and was granted full university status in 2005.

Location: Worcester, England

Tuition Fees: Starting from £13,100 per year

Provides a strong community feel with a focus on practical skills and employability.

13. Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University is a public university in Buckinghamshire, England, with campuses in High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Uxbridge and Great Missenden.

Location: High Wycombe, England

Tuition Fees: Around £13,000 per year

Known for its practical courses in fields such as business, computing, and nursing.

14. London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University, commonly known as London Met, is a public research university in London, England. The University of North London and London Guildhall University merged in 2002 to create the university.

Location: London, England

Tuition Fees: Starting from £12,700 per year

Offers affordable programs in a range of subjects, with a strong focus on employability.

15. Middlesex University

Middlesex University London is a public research university based in Hendon, northwest London, England. The university also has campuses in Dubai and Mauritius. The name of the university is derived from its location within the historic county boundaries of Middlesex.

Location: London, England

Tuition Fees: Starting from £14,000 per year

Provides a diverse and inclusive environment with a wide range of programs.

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