University of London Courses and Fees 2026-27

University of London fees for Indian students are charged in pounds sterling (GBP) for online and distance-learning programmes. Postgraduate tuition fees range from £4,044 (INR 5.22 Lakhs) to £13,697 (INR 17.68 Lakhs), while undergraduate fees range from £6,600 (INR 8.52 Lakhs) to £16,293 (INR 21.03 Lakhs). The Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) costs £13,697 (INR 17.68 Lakhs) before India-specific tax.

For the central University of London route, tuition is the main study cost because most featured programmes can be completed online from India without relocating to the UK.

• Band A: India is treated as a Band A country on the featured central fee schedules.
• GST: An 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is added for Indian residents.
• Visa and IHS: Fully online study from India does not require a UK Student Visa or Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).

After GST, the estimated fee for MSc Data Science is £12,991.80 (INR 16.77 Lakhs), while the Global MBA comes to around £16,162.46 (INR 20.86 Lakhs). These estimates cover tuition and applicable GST but do not include other potential programme or examination-related charges unless stated.

Note: Conversions used as of 14 September 2026 rate, GBP 1 = Indian rupee (INR) 129.05.

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University of London Tuition Fees by Programme

Band A India pricing makes University of London tuition fees lower than many campus UK degrees. The fee structure is usually full-programme or module-based, not annual campus tuition.

Postgraduate Fees: October 2026 and January 2027

Postgraduate full-programme fees for the featured online University of London routes range from £4,044 (INR 5.22 Lakhs) to £13,697 (INR 17.68 Lakhs). MSc, LLM and MA programmes follow different fee structures depending on the course. The tuition figures are based on Band A fees for students resident in India and exclude GST, resits, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), local exam-centre charges and teaching-centre tuition, unless specifically stated.

• Global MBA has October, January, April, and July intakes, which helps late PG applicants.
• MSc Data Science and MSc Computer Science have April 2027 as the next broad alternative.
• MSc Professional Accountancy is the lowest listed PG fee because it uses prior accountancy learning.
• Full upfront payment can avoid future module fee increases on several MSc routes.

University of London Undergraduate Fees: November 2026 and April 2027

Undergraduate full-course fees for the featured University of London programmes range from £6,600 (INR 8.52 Lakhs) to £16,293 (INR 21.03 Lakhs). Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programmes follow different module and fee structures. The undergraduate totals shown are the university’s indicative full-course costs unless a specific fee formula is provided and exclude GST, local tuition support, resits and optional additional modules.

• BSc Data Science and Business Analytics has the most urgent UG deadline, 30 September 2026.
• BSc Business Administration costs less upfront than pay-as-you-go by £845 (INR 1.09 Lakhs).
• LLB uses a registration, module, and exam-fee model, so failed exams add cost quickly.
• BSc Psychology teaching-centre support excludes separate local centre tuition.

University of London Fee Trend by Year

The published 2026-27 pages state an average year-on-year increase of up to 5 percent. The practical timing decision is whether to register in October or November 2026 before the next fee schedule replaces it.

Cost of Living in London for Indian Students

The central online route has £0 (INR 0) University of London accommodation cost for study from India. London living expenses matter only if a student moves for a member institution or separate campus programme.

• Central online degrees can be studied from India without moving to London.
• Recognised Teaching Centre support may add local tuition, which is paid outside University of London.
• Local exam-centre charges are paid to venues when a course requires them.
• Member institutions in London use separate accommodation and visa budgets.

Total Cost of Studying at University of London

A one-year University of London online MSc Data Science budget is £12,991.80 (INR 16.77 Lakhs) after GST. The first-year budget has no London housing, visa, or IHS line for study from India.

• The total cost separates tuition from GST because the university shows base fees net of tax.
• The course payment replaces a campus deposit on these central online routes.
• No Student Visa fee, CAS deposit, IHS, airfare, or London housing deposit is included.
• Optional resits, RPL, local exam-centre fees, and teaching-centre tuition remain outside the total.

For the worked example, MSc Data Science costs £12,991.80 (INR 16.77 Lakhs) after GST. A INR 15 Lakhs education loan over 10 years at 10.5 percent is about INR 20,250 per month.

University of London Scholarships for Indian Students

University of London scholarship value is course-specific, not a broad Indian discount. The most relevant live fee reductions are programme bursaries, alumni bursaries, and course-linked awards.

University of London Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

The featured central online courses do not publish a standard tuition deposit. Payment is normally made when registering for the full programme or for modules.

The payment provider named on course pages is Western Union Quick Pay. The university also lists an online payment facility through the Student Portal.

• Bank transfer or telegraphic transfer works, but bank spread can add cost.
• Western Union Quick Pay is the named university payment route.
• A forex card may save 2 to 3 percent where card payment is accepted.
• Education-loan disbursement should land before the registration deadline.

1. Accept the online offer through the University of London application portal.
2. Pay the application fee or first course payment listed for the programme.
3. Do not wait for a CAS because central online study from India does not use one.
4. Pay the full fee or module balance by the registration deadline.
5. Keep receipts for tax, loan, and employer-reimbursement records.

Hidden Costs of Studying at University of London

The most time-sensitive hidden cost is GST on October and November 2026 registration payments. For MSc Data Science, GST alone adds £1,981.80 (INR 2.56 Lakhs).

• Application fee can be £65 (INR 8,388) on Global MBA and several UG routes.
• RPL costs £72 (INR 9,292) to £144 (INR 18,583), depending on module type.
• Assessment resits range from £90 (INR 11,615) to £515 (INR 66,461).
• LLB textbooks can extend to around £350 (INR 45,168) per year.
• Local exam-centre charges are paid to venues and are not listed centrally.
• Teaching-centre tuition is separate when local classroom support is chosen.

Budget approximately INR 0 to INR 67,751 for verified optional hidden costs before local exam-centre charges. The upper figure reflects a £525 (INR 67,751) module or similar course-specific charge, not rent.

Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students

The highest saving for this intake is choosing online study from India. It keeps London rent, Student Visa, IHS, and airfare at £0 (INR 0).

• Use Band A pricing, since India is in the lower fee band on featured courses.
• Pay upfront where a full programme fee is lower than module-by-module study.
• Use RPL only when evidence is strong, because the fee is non-refundable.
• Use Section 80E of the Indian Income Tax Act for education-loan interest relief.
• The UK Graduate Visa requires study in the UK on a Student Visa, so online India study is not that route.

GOV.UK lists the Graduate Visa as 2 years for applications made on or before 31 December 2026, and 18 months after 1 January 2027. It also requires being in the UK with a Student Visa or Tier 4 permission.