The document discusses top 10 affordable universities in the UK for international students. It provides details on the tuition fees, programs offered, and scholarships available at universities like Aston University, Bangor University, Birmingham City University, BPP University, Brunel University London, Anglia Ruskin University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Coventry University, De Montfort University, and London South Bank University. The tuition fees for international students at these universities range from £12,000-£19,950 depending on the university and program. All the universities also offer various scholarships to help minimize costs for international students.
2. Top 10 Affordable University in the UK for International Students
Studying abroad is a life-changing but confusing process. The United Kingdom is a popular
destination for international students to study at globally recognized universities. Studying in a
different country can be a lifetime experience for international students. However, it can cost
you a good number of pennies and time. Additionally, the tuition fee for foreign is quite high
compared to the British and EU students. Fortunately, there’s a lot of universities in the UK
whose tuition fee are highly affordable for international students. If this is your first time
studying at an overseas university, the tuition fee might give you stress but if you select your
university wisely, the tuition fee won’t be a headache.
In addition, international students need to remember that the low colleges and
universities are as much competitive as the expensive British universities. Although the tuition
fee of these institutions is low, they are highly popular and well recognized. Students can
broaden their prospects and enhance their capabilities with an international degree especially
from the UK. The Affordable universities for international students in the UK are:
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3. 1. Aston University,
Birmingham
Aston University is a leading university in the UK for public
research. Established in 1966, the university campus is
situated in the center of Birmingham on a lush, 60-acre,
self-contained site. The University of Aston is a globally
recognized hub for education and research activities. The
university offers the best learning experience with a world-
class infrastructure on campus. The students will discover
hi-tech labs, libraries, studios, and IT centers, and seminar
halls that support an advanced knowledge atmosphere.
The university is specialized in
★ International Accounting and Finance (BSc, MSc)
★ Applied Chemistry (BSc)
★ Artificial Intelligent (BSc)
★ Biomedical Engineering (BEng, MEng)
★ Business Economics and Finance (MSc)
★ Chemical Engineering (BEng, MEng)
★ Law
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★ International Accounting and Finance (BSc, MSc)
★ Applied Chemistry (BSc)
★ Artificial Intelligent (BSc)
★ Biomedical Engineering (BEng, MEng)
★ Business Economics and Finance (MSc)
★ Chemical Engineering (BEng, MEng)
★ Law
The international tuition fee range is £13,900-19,950. However, the university is
committed to helping the most creative and hard-working students by offering a variety
of scholarships to help minimize tuition and living costs to achieve their potential.
Birmingham has one of the liveliest nightlives in the world as well as pubs, music venues,
and restaurants. It is one of the most vibrant cities in the United Kingdom and home to
an unrivaled cultural heritage, top sports, and performing arts activities
5. 2. Bangor University
Bangor University was established in 1884 in Bangor city. The city is situated in North West of
London, the university hosts more than 2,500 students who come from over 100 foreign
countries. Moreover, the university is one of the oldest educational institutions in the UK. The
university is highly popular for its Engineering, Science, and Business schools. International
students can enroll in free English courses to enrich their vocabulary and grammar at the
university. The university is specialized in
⮚ Accounting, Banking, and Finance
⮚ Creative and Professional Writing
⮚ Criminology and Criminal Justice
⮚ Economics
⮚ English Language
The tuition fee for international students is £12500- £15000 depending on the course and the
level of degree. The institution provides several scholarships for international students with
the Bangor International Scholarship which is one of their most popular ones. The students
can receive up to £4000 if they achieve the Bangor Scholarship.
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6. 3. Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University was founded in 1843, but achieved university status in 1992 and
adopted its present name in 2007. The university is known for its art and design, health, and
media and communication department. The objective of this university is to provide
students with opportunities to succeed in the future. The dedicated faculty members and
staff of this university ensure that the graduates leave with the practical skills needed to
become viable candidates for employment after graduation. The university is specialized in
★ Accounting and Business
★ Advance Computer Network
★ Applied Linguistics
★ Business Information Technology
★ Computer Network and Security
★ Health, Education and Life Science
The international learners need to pay approximately £12000- £15500 depending on their
level and duration of the degree. However, the university offers various scholarships for
both local and foreign students. Moreover, the university provides its students with more
than 62 million educational resources and a library that remains open 24/7.
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The university is a private institution which was known
as BPP College of Professional Studies. The university
also offers multiple scholarships for its brilliant brains.
Also, the faculty members of this university are a
mixture of industry practitioners and experienced
academics. Moreover, BPP is a highly trusted sponsor
of UKVI. The university contains four schools and they
are:
★ School of Law
★ School of Business and Technology
★ School of Health
★ School of Nursing
4. BPP University
8. 5. Brunel University London
Brunel University is a public research university situated in London. The university has
achieved 121st ranked according to the Times Higher Education (THE). The institution is
organized into three colleges and three major research institutes. The university attracts
students from more than 150 countries who enroll in the university because of its
outstanding range of courses, progressive and international outlook, and excellent teaching
strategies.
Also, the main focus of this university is its single campus in Uxbridge. As a
result, the students don’t have to travel around to attend lectures or meet up with friends.
In addition, the campus has 24 hours library facilities, a modern fitness center, and a wide
and spacious classroom and study room.
★ School of Law
★ Advanced Clinical Practice
★ Aerospace Engineering
★ Communication and Media Studies
★ Flood and Coastal Engineering
★ Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
★ Politics and International Relations
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The university is also known for producing skilled international graduates, equipped with practical
understanding in their professional fields. At the same time, the students are benefited from
internationally recognized research, delivered by experts, with the essential understanding of
practical workplace requirements.
10. 6. Anglia Ruskin University
The University was established as an Art School in the year of 1858. The art school became
Anglia Ruskin University at the heart of the UK’s modern-day campus in Cambridge. Anglia
Ruskin University has four large campuses in the United Kingdom. They are Cambridge,
Chelmsford, London, and Peterborough. The institution has spread and affiliated with
various colleges. Such as Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology, and Essex Institute
of Higher Education. The institution is specialized in
★ Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
★ Business and Law
★ Health, Education, Medicine, and Social Work
★ Science and Engineering
International students need to pay £13900- £16700 depending on course and degree. The
university offers MBA scholarships both for its local and foreign students. The amount of
the scholarship is £4000. The students can also achieve International Excellent Scholarship,
a large number of merit scholarships along with the above one. These scholarships help
students to reduce their tuition fees.
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11. 7. Cardiff Metropolitan University
This is a public university established in 1865. According to the
Complete University Guide, Cardiff Met is ranked among the best
modern universities in the UK. The university is running with its three
campuses. They are the Cyncoed Campus, the Lianfled Campus, and the
Plas Gwyn Residential Campus. Moreover, the university has five
schools, which include
★ School of Education
★ School of Health Sciences
★ School of Business and Management
★ School of Art and Design
The international students can expect to pay £12000- £13500
depending on their course and the duration of their degree. The
university offers various scholarships for excellent academics and
students of this institution. For example, research scholarship, NHS
Bursary, and international scholarship.
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12. 8. Coventry University
The university started back in the year 1843 with the name of Coventry
College of Design. Coventry University provides globally recognized
education and concentration on applied research. The university has
been ranked at the 15th position in the UK according to the Guardian
University Guide 2020. The university offers various degrees under
multiple faculties. They are:
★ Faculty of Arts and Humanities
★ Faculty of Engineering, Environment, and Computing
★ Faculty of Health and Life Science
★ Faculty of Business
★ Faculty of Law
International scholars have to pay around £13250-
£17200. The university provides a wide range of scholarships to
eligible candidates. Moreover, the university is located in the middle
of the city. The city is affordable, beautiful, and multicultural. In
Coventry, students can visit several different city-center music venues
such as the Kasbah, Empire, and the Tin Music and Arts.
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13. 9. De Montfort University
De Montfort University is popularly known as DMU is a public university
situated in Leicester, England. The university is proud to be ranked Gold in
the Teaching Excellent Framework (TEF), 2017. It indicates that they have the
highest quality of teachers and their degree and course are highly connected
to the industry. Here, the international students will receive a wide range of
professional work experience through DMU works and international
exposure through DMU global. The university runs various schools. Such as,
★ Faculty of Arts, Design, and Humanities
★ Faculty of Business and Law
★ Faculty of Health and Life Science
★ Faculty of Engineering and Computing
International students need to pay £12250- £17280 on the basis of their
course and duration of their degree. However, the institution offers
numerous scholarships for international students. Such as DMU
International Scholarship (£1500), Global MBA International Fund,
International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship, etc.
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14. 10. London South Bank University
London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of the largest educational
institutions in London. The university has established in 1892 and earned full
university status in 1992. LSBU provides a first-class infrastructure and offers
excellent academic, recreational, and residential facilities. The university has
hi-tech laboratories including forensic labs, Psychology labs, pub labs,
libraries, etc. The schools of this university are:
★ School of Arts and Creative Design
★ School of Applied Science
★ School of the Built Environment and Architecture
★ LSBU Business School
★ School of Engineering
★ School of Law and Social Sciences
International students can expect to pay £13125- £14800. However, London
South Bank University has committed more than £1 million to its
international scholarship scheme. LSBU provides International Scholarships,
International Merit Scholarship, LBSU Loyalty Award, and ONCAMPUS
London Bank Merit Scholarship.
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In the end, if you’re ready to go abroad, in this
period you’re about to start a new and difficult
chapter of your life which will be highly interesting,
fun, and empowering. Moreover, at the end of it,
you’ll be a much better person with some
wonderful memories.
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