Tuition, monthly living costs and the one-off costs Bangladeshi students pay, with a worked first-year example.
Find courses that fit my budgetLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
A UK degree costs less in total than many destinations because courses are shorter: most bachelor’s degrees in England take 3 years and most taught master’s take 1 year. The trade-off is high rent, especially in London.
International undergraduate range; medicine and some lab subjects cost more
Bangladeshi HSC students usually add a foundation year first, which is charged separately. Budget for 4 years in total: foundation plus a 3-year degree.
Most taught master’s last 12 months
MBA and some specialist programmes cost more than the range. Check whether the fee covers the full 12 months including the dissertation period.
Usually 3 to 4 years; funding varies
Ask the department about studentships that cover fees and a stipend before you apply.
Study UK’s published averages for one student without dependants. Choose one accommodation type, then add the shared items.
| Monthly expense | London | Rest of UK |
|---|---|---|
| Student halls (non-catered, bills included) | £848 | £664 |
| Private room in a shared house | £750 | £554 |
| Household bills, if renting privately | £140 | £80 |
| Groceries | £155 | £116 |
| Socialising | £150 | £80 |
| Public transport | £103 | £54 |
| Mobile (SIM-only) | £18 | £18 |
| Student gym | £20 | £15 |
| Total with student halls | £1,294 | £947 |
These totals sit inside Study UK’s ranges of £1,300 to £1,400 a month in London and £900 to £1,300 elsewhere. The visa’s monthly figures (£1,529 London, £1,171 elsewhere) are what you must show, not what you will spend.
| Cost | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UCAS application (bachelor’s) | £34.50 | Up to 5 choices for 2027 entry |
| IELTS Academic | ৳31,100 | Computer-delivered price in Bangladesh |
| IELTS for UKVI | ৳34,850 | Only if you need a SELT for the visa |
| TB test | US $78 | At IOM in Gulshan, Sylhet or Chittagong |
| Student visa | £558 | Paid online when you apply |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | £776 per year | Paid upfront for the whole visa |
| VFS Global Dhaka service fee | £55 | For biometrics at Gulshan-2 |
| Tuition deposit | Set by university | Often needed before your CAS is issued |
An illustration using the figures above, not a quote. Assumptions: tuition of £18,000, student halls outside London, 12 months of living costs, and one visa application.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (assumed) | £18,000 |
| Living costs: 12 × £947 | £11,364 |
| Visa fee | £558 |
| Health surcharge (at least one year) | £776+ |
| VFS service fee | £55 |
| Total before flights and tests | About £30,750 |
A master’s visa usually runs a few months longer than the course, so the health surcharge can be more than £776. Use the GOV.UK surcharge calculator for your exact dates.
Yes. With student halls, Study UK’s figures come to about £1,294 a month in London against £947 elsewhere, and the visa asks you to show £1,529 a month in London against £1,171 elsewhere.
No, you pay it all upfront when you apply, for the whole length of your visa. A 3-year visa costs about £2,328.
Only partly. You can work up to 20 hours a week in term, and typical student jobs pay £10 to £15 an hour. Do not count on wages in your visa funds.
Usually not. Integrated foundation years and partner-college foundations are charged separately, so budget for 4 years if you apply after HSC.
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.