Fees and funding

All you need to know about funding your studies and the costs you need to factor into your budgeting

Funding your studies

There’s a range of financial support on offer to help you fund your studies while at Imperial.

Below you will find more information about the Imperial Bursary, which is available to Home undergraduates. A wide range of scholarships and financial support is also available to students from all backgrounds and fee status.

The Imperial Bursary

We offer Home undergraduates up to £5,000 annually through our Imperial Bursary Scheme. If your household income remains under £70,000 a year, you’ll automatically qualify for the funding for each year of your course. This money doesn’t need to be paid back

There is no separate application process for the Imperial Bursary. You have to apply for a means-tested government loan like a Maintenance Loan to be considered, but you don't have to take out the government loan.

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Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships for UK and international students. The type and amount of funding varies across departments, and unlike loans, you don’t have to pay these back.

Use our scholarships search tool to see all the scholarships currently available at Imperial.

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Living costs

We know it's essential to consider living costs in your decision making process. 

On our living costs page you will find an approximate breakdown of expenses for a comfortable lifestyle in London, covering essentials like housing, meals, and transportation. 

Please note that this doesn't account for tuition fees or study materials, which you should include when planning your budget.

You'll also find some helpful resources on budgeting and how to access student discounts. 

Tuition fees FAQs

The fee you pay depends on whether you qualify for the Home or Overseas rate. Home students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the UK government to cover the entire cost of their fees for every year their course lasts.

Find out more in our tuition fee FAQs

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