Everything you need to know about fees, funding and how to manage your money at uni
Tuition fees
The fee you pay depends on whether you qualify for Home or Overseas fee status.
Home fees
The UK government sets the maximum Home fee that universities can charge each year. In 2025–26 the maximum fee was £9,535 per year.
In October 2025, the UK government announced that tuition fees will increase in line with inflation in future years, including 2026–27 and 2027–28. This means the final fee for your course may be higher than the current guide price.
Overseas fees
The tuition fee for Overseas students is set by Imperial and is available on our course pages.
Learn more about undergraduate tuition fees
Funding your studies
There are different options to fund your studies, depending on your fee status.
Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loans
Home students can apply for Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loans from the UK government to cover costs during university.
Thinking about your living costs
It’s really important to consider what your living costs could be while you’re at uni to help you to budget and manage your money.
You can use our guide to living costs to understand what you could spend on food, leisure and transport. Don’t forget, you’ll also need to think about costs for travel to London and visas (if you need one), accommodation deposits and household essentials. You should also check if there are any additional costs for your course such as study materials or field trips.