Tuition fees for undergraduate degrees in England and Wales have risen to £9,535. In addition, maintenance loans have also climbed, forcing students to borrow more to help with their living expenses.
This marks the first time that tuition fees in England have risen since 2017, coming as universities say they need more financial support. The government has said it will set out a longer-term funding plan in the future.
The annual cost for tuition fees towards an undergraduate degree in England and Wales has seen a 3% increase or £285. Students can also borrow money to help with every day living expenses including rent.
The maximum maintenance loan for undergraduate students in England who do not live with their parents and live outside London has climbed to £10,544, up from £10,227.
The Department for Education (DfE) in England announced the changes back in November 2024, saying that they are in line with inflation.
Northern Ireland students cannot be charged more than £4,855 for an undergraduate degree. Meanwhile, in Scotland, the majority of undergraduate students do not pay any tuition fees.
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