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How much money will I need to bring with me?
You will need money for most of these things:
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Course Fees |
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Accommodation |
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Food and Living Expenses
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Travelling |
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Books and stationery
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Extra clothing |
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Temporary accommodation when you arrive
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Typing and binding of thesis if MBA
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Entertainment/social life
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Vacation expenses |
The cost of living in London
As a guide, most students live on Ł60 - Ł100 per week (depending on
lifestyle) after paying rent. London is expensive, whether you live on
or off campus. The following price approximations may give you a rough
guide to how much things cost in London. Check the daily newspaper to
find out what the rate of exchange is for your currency and compare.
ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING IN THE UK
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Value meal at McDonalds |
£4 |
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Concert ticket |
£25 |
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Load of Laundry wash and dry |
£6 |
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Entry to a Night Club |
£10-£20 |
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Hairdryer |
£15 |
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Dinner in Restaurant (1 entrée and drink)
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£15 |
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CD |
£15 |
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Haircut (salon for women) |
£30 |
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Chocolate bar |
£0.50 |
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(men) |
£ 7 – £20 |
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Can of Soda/Soft Drink |
£0.50 - £0.70 |
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Pair of Jeans |
£ 20-30 |
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Shampoo |
£3 |
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One Day Travelcard on the Tube |
£4.50 |
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Cinema Ticket |
£5-£8 |
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Return Flight/ Eurostar-London / Paris |
£80 |
Average weekly rent, single room, off campus £80-£120
Average textbook cost per course £30
There are numerous student
discount schemes to keep costs down. The Dean of Students’ Office can
provide you with information on these schemes.
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