The tuition fee you pay will depend on your choice of course and classification as either an overseas or home fee payer. Please note that tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for overseas students. ALL TUITION FEES ARE LISTED ON Undergraduate: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses Postgraduate: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught
AND FUNDING Fees INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEPOSIT All international and EU students that require a student visa must pay a £4,000 deposit before we can issue your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which you will need for your visa application. OTHER COSTS In addition to tuition fees there may be further costs such as: • Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) costs – more information visit: swansea. ac.uk/international-campuslife/ immigration • Additional course costs – some courses may incur additional costs, please check the course page for further information. COST OF LIVING The cost of living in Swansea is relatively low compared to many other cities in the UK. However, it is still vital that any potential student prepares their finances before they attend university. The average student studying at Swansea will spend between £7,000 and £11,000. The UKVI sets living costs at £1,035 per month for student visa purposes (over 52 weeks) on living costs depending on lifestyle choices. For more information visit: swansea.ac.uk/international-students/ my-finances WORKING WHILST STUDYING Whether you can work in the UK is dependent on your nationality and type of immigration pathway, If you are a full-time student on a student visa you are permitted to work up to either 10 or 20 hours a week
(depending on your course). For most UG/PG and PhD students this would be up to 20 hours. If you are planning on studying on a different visa (e.g. Short term Study Visa, Dependant, Skilled Worker) you may be able to work. It is important that you check the guidance for your individual pathway. For comprehensive information around working during your studies visit: swansea.ac.uk/international-campuslife However, any government guidelines as to the number of hours you may be able to work will also depend on the intensity of your course. You are advised to speak with your Academic College or School when considering taking on part-time work. INTERNATIONAL CRISIS FUND Swansea University has established a small fund to provide emergency assistance for international students who face financial difficulties not anticipated at the start of the course, and not within their control. For further information visit our website: swansea.ac.uk/money-campuslife Scholarships avaliable: swansea.ac.uk/international-students/ my-finances/international-scholarships
SWELT: swansea.ac.uk/english-language- training-services/swelt
TCSU:
swansea.ac.uk/the-college
FIND OUT MORE:
swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-finances
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