
City, University of London fees for Indian students start at £23,850 (INR 30.78 Lakhs) per year for undergraduate degrees and £25,500 (INR 32.91 Lakhs) per year for postgraduate Masters at the 2026/27 rate. The most popular postgraduate courses for Indian students at City are MSc Business Analytics, MSc Data Science, and MSc Finance.
The January 2027 PG intake is currently open for a restricted list of Masters courses. September 2027 is the main next intake for both UG and PG. New applicants from India should target September 2027 given the 3 to 8 week Student Visa processing window.
A one-year Masters at City lands at roughly INR 62 Lakhs total including London living and visa costs. A three-year undergraduate programme totals close to INR 1.64 Crore all in.
Exchange rate used throughout this article: 1 GBP = INR 129.06 (source: xe.com, July 2026).
September 2027 Intake: Plan Early for the Main Entry Window
Intake: September 2027 is the main next intake for UG and PG. January 2027 is open for a restricted PG-only list. September 2026 entry is not viable for fresh applicants from India given the 3 to 8 week Student Visa processing window.
Fee update: The January 2027 intake is billed at the 2026/27 rate (£25,500 / INR 32.91 Lakhs for a standard MSc). September 2027 will move to the 2027/28 rate, projected 4 to 6 percent higher.
When to pay: A £2,000 (INR 2.58 Lakhs) advance deposit is required to secure the offer and unlock the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the document needed for the Student Visa).
Scholarships: The GREAT India Scholarship (£10,000 / INR 12.91 Lakhs) and Bayes India Merit Scholarship (£5,000 / INR 6.45 Lakhs) open with the intake cycle. External Indian awards, Inlaks (closes 12 March 2027), JN Tata (closes late January 2027), and KC Mahindra (closes April 2027), remain claimable for a September 2027 start.
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City, University of London prices its programmes by band, with Bayes Business School and Law programmes carrying premium rates. The figures below are the 2026/27 international rates, which apply directly to the January 2027 intake and are the current published anchor for planning the September 2027 intake.
UG tuition sits in a narrow band for most humanities, business, and social sciences degrees, with a step up for Computer Science, Engineering, and specialist programmes.
| UG Programme Band | Annual GBP | Annual INR |
|---|---|---|
| Standard UG (most BA / BSc, LLB Law) | £22,500 to £23,850 | INR 29.04 to 30.78 Lakhs |
| Higher band UG (Computer Science, Engineering, specialist) | Up to £26,500 | Up to INR 34.20 Lakhs |
Application fee: £29.50 (INR 3,807) via UCAS for the 2027 cycle. Source: City St George’s Tuition Fees page (citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/tuition-fees), retrieved July 2026.
Masters tuition is priced by school. Bayes Business School sits at the top of the range, with MSc Finance the single most expensive PG programme at City.
| Programme | Annual GBP | Annual INR |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Business Analytics (Bayes Business School) | £27,000 | INR 34.85 Lakhs |
| MSc Finance (Bayes Business School) | £38,500 | INR 49.69 Lakhs |
| Standard PG MSc (typical rate across other schools) | £25,500 | INR 32.91 Lakhs |
| Higher band PG MSc (Bayes specialist, Actuarial Science, Banking) | £29,500 | INR 38.07 Lakhs |
Application fee: £60 (INR 7,744) via the direct PG portal (waived for some Bayes courses that require a £2,000 / INR 2.58 Lakhs deposit on offer acceptance). Source: City St George’s Tuition Fees page (citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/tuition-fees), retrieved July 2026.
Note: City quotes fees per academic year, not per full course. A one-year MSc pays one annual instalment; a two-year MSc pays the annual rate twice and any increase for the second year is at the University’s published rate for that year, not locked at the entry-year rate.
City has raised international tuition by 6.0 percent between 2025/26 and 2026/27 for the typical UG band. That is at the upper end of UK universities’ recent increases and reflects London’s cost pressures.
| Academic Year | UG Typical GBP | UG Typical INR | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | £22,500 | INR 29.04 Lakhs | Baseline |
| 2026/27 (current, applies to Jan 2027 intake) | £23,850 | INR 30.78 Lakhs | +6.0% |
| 2027/28 (projected, applies to Sep 2027 intake) | £25,050 | INR 32.33 Lakhs | +5.0% |
The 2027/28 row is a one-year projected estimate based on the actual 2026/27 increase. City publishes official 2027/28 rates each spring on the finance page. Source: City St George’s Tuition Fees page (citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/tuition-fees), retrieved July 2026.
Key Insight: If you can start in January 2027 rather than September 2027, you lock the 2026/27 rate for the full year of your MSc. That saves roughly INR 1.55 Lakhs on a standard MSc versus waiting for September 2027. This only works for the restricted list of MSc courses that accept January entry, most Bayes programmes do not.
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London is the UK’s most expensive student city. A typical monthly all-in living budget for a City student at the Northampton Square campus runs £1,750 (INR 2.26 Lakhs), driven mostly by rent.
| Expense | Monthly GBP | Monthly INR | Annual INR | Notes for Indian Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent, University Halls | £950 | INR 1,22,607 | INR 14.71 Lakhs | Cheapest safe option, apply early through the Accommodation portal |
| Rent, private en-suite (Zone 2-3) | £1,200 | INR 1,54,872 | INR 18.58 Lakhs | Shared flat with 2-3 others is standard, adds commute |
| Food (grocery plus modest eating out) | £250 | INR 32,265 | INR 3.87 Lakhs | Cook at home, Lidl / Aldi / Tesco keep costs down |
| Transport (Student Oyster, 30% off adult rate) | £101 | INR 13,035 | INR 1.56 Lakhs | Zones 1-2 monthly cap, apply once enrolled |
| Utilities (bills, internet) | £50 | INR 6,453 | INR 77,436 | Usually bundled in University Halls rent |
| Personal (mobile, laundry, misc.) | £150 | INR 19,359 | INR 2.32 Lakhs | SIM-only mobile plans start at £8 / INR 1,033 per month |
| Total, typical monthly | £1,750 | INR 2.26 Lakhs | INR 27.10 Lakhs (12-month PG) | UG students on a 10-month basis: INR 22.59 Lakhs |
Source: City St George’s cost-of-living guidance for international students (citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance), cross-checked against UKVI maintenance requirement of £1,483 per month for London (Inner-London rate), retrieved July 2026.
Note: The University Halls option assumes a 40 to 44 week contract that covers term time only. If you plan to stay in London over summer for a dissertation or a Graduate Route job hunt, budget the 12-month figure, not the 10-month.
Rent is the one budget line where a bad decision in month one costs you all year. Confirming University Halls before you accept the offer is worth more than any single scholarship.
Currency Tip: Your first tuition instalment falls due at registration for the intake you enter. Use a forex card or the University’s approved international payment portal, not a raw wire transfer. This typically saves 2 to 3 percent on the transaction, roughly INR 60,000 to 80,000 on a £25,500 MSc fee.
Total Year 1 cost for a standard MSc at City lands between INR 62 Lakhs and INR 79 Lakhs, depending on programme band. Undergraduate Year 1 (with 3-year IHS paid upfront) sits at INR 58 Lakhs.
| Scenario | Tuition (INR) | Living (INR) | Mandatory Fees (INR) | Total Year 1 (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG Year 1 (Standard band, 10-month living) | 30.78 Lakhs | 22.59 Lakhs | 4.68 Lakhs | 58.05 Lakhs |
| PG MSc Standard (12-month living) | 32.91 Lakhs | 27.10 Lakhs | 2.01 Lakhs | 62.02 Lakhs |
| PG MSc Bayes Business Analytics | 34.85 Lakhs | 27.10 Lakhs | 2.01 Lakhs | 63.96 Lakhs |
| PG MSc Bayes Finance | 49.69 Lakhs | 27.10 Lakhs | 2.01 Lakhs | 78.80 Lakhs |
Mandatory Fees for PG (1-year MSc): Student Visa £524 (INR 67,627) plus IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge, paid upfront with the Student Visa application) at £1,035 (INR 1.33 Lakhs). UG Year 1 shows 3 years of IHS paid upfront (£3,105 / INR 4.01 Lakhs) plus the Student Visa. Source: gov.uk visa fees page, retrieved July 2026.
The full-programme total is what matters for a loan decision. A three-year UG at City runs approximately INR 1.64 Crore all in. A one-year MSc totals INR 62 to 79 Lakhs. On a INR 50 Lakhs education loan at 10.5 percent over 10 years, the EMI is roughly INR 65,000 to 70,000 per month. On a INR 80 Lakhs loan, EMI rises to INR 1.08 Lakhs per month.
Key Insight: A £5,000 Bayes India Merit Scholarship plus the 3 percent Full Payment Discount on a £25,500 MSc together take INR 7.44 Lakhs off your total cost. To lock both, submit the scholarship form before the intake deadline and pay tuition in full at September registration, not on the instalment plan.
City offers three routes to reduce your fee: named University scholarships, the Full Payment Discount, and external Indian scholarships. Combined, an Indian student can realistically cut tuition by INR 15 to 25 Lakhs.
| Scholarship | Value GBP | Value INR | Eligibility | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT Scholarship India | £10,000 | INR 12.91 Lakhs | Indian PG applicants, competitive, 1 award | Separate application form on the funding page |
| Bayes India Merit Scholarship | £5,000 | INR 6.45 Lakhs | Indian applicants to a Bayes MSc | Auto-assessed on the MSc application, no form needed |
| Chancellor’s Scholarship | 50% of tuition | Up to INR 19 Lakhs | High-achieving PG applicants, all schools | Separate application form after offer |
| Dean’s Scholarship (City Law School) | Full tuition | Up to INR 32.91 Lakhs | Top LLM applicants | Separate application form after offer |
| Computer Science and Engineering Scholarship | £5,000 | INR 6.45 Lakhs | UG or PG in Computer Science or Engineering | Auto-assessed on the application, no form needed |
| Full Payment Discount | 3% of tuition | ~INR 99,000 on £25,500 | Any student paying tuition in full at registration | Automatic at the point of payment |
Source: City St George’s Funding page (citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding) and GREAT Scholarship India page (citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/funding/great-scholarship), retrieved July 2026.
These awards apply to any UK Masters, including City. They are the highest-value option for most Indian students. Deadlines listed are for a September 2027 start.
| Scholarship | Value (INR) | Deadline for Sep 2027 Intake |
|---|---|---|
| JN Tata Endowment | Up to INR 10 Lakhs loan-grant | Late January 2027 |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation | Up to INR 80 Lakhs | 12 March 2027 |
| KC Mahindra Scholarship | Up to INR 10 Lakhs | Late March to April 2027 |
| Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation | Up to INR 20 Lakhs interest-free loan | Mid-April 2027 |
| Aga Khan Foundation ISSA | Full tuition plus stipend (50% grant, 50% loan) | Late March 2027 |
Deadlines refreshed each cycle by the respective foundations. Confirm on the official foundation websites two months before applying.
Tip for Indian Students: Stack a University scholarship with an external Indian award. A Bayes India Merit (£5,000 / INR 6.45 Lakhs) plus Inlaks (up to INR 80 Lakhs) can cover almost the full first-year cost of an MSc. Start the JN Tata form now, its deadline arrives first (late January 2027) and it feeds evidence for the March 2027 awards.
Read next: → See the Full City, University of London Scholarship Guide
Overseas students requiring visa sponsorship must pay a £2,000 (INR 2.58 Lakhs) advance deposit to secure the offer. This deposit unlocks the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the document needed for the Student Visa) and is deducted from your first tuition instalment. It is refundable only in narrow visa-refusal scenarios; check the deposit terms on the offer letter.
City offers a two-instalment plan for September intake students at no administrative charge. On a £25,500 (INR 32.91 Lakhs) standard MSc, the deposit is deducted from instalment one, leaving £11,750 (INR 15.17 Lakhs) at registration and £11,750 (INR 15.17 Lakhs) by end of January. Pay the full £25,500 at registration instead and you claim the 3 percent Full Payment Discount, worth £765 (INR 98,731).
Source: City St George’s Fee Schedules page (citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/finance/how-to-pay/fee-schedules), retrieved July 2026.
Tip for Indian Students: Pay the £2,000 (INR 2.58 Lakhs) advance deposit at least 4 weeks before the CAS issuance deadline for your intake. Indian bank wires take 3 to 7 working days to land, and City only issues CAS after the deposit is fully cleared. A delayed deposit is the single most common reason CAS-related visa filings miss the intake.
Beyond tuition and rent, first-year costs at City often add up to INR 4 to 5 Lakhs that families under-budget. Plan for these against the September 2027 intake calendar.
Budget approximately INR 4 to 5 Lakhs for first-year hidden costs at City, University of London.
Note: The IHS is the hidden cost families forget. It is paid upfront with the visa application, not spread over the course, and it is non-refundable once you enter the UK. For a 3-year UG that means paying £3,105 (INR 4.01 Lakhs) in one shot alongside the visa fee, before you have even landed.
For the September 2027 intake, the single most urgent lever is the JN Tata Endowment. Its late-January 2027 deadline arrives first among external Indian scholarships, and missing it locks you out for the year.
Tip for Indian Students: The single highest-value lever for a September 2027 start is the Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship (up to INR 80 Lakhs, closes 12 March 2027). Even if you rate your chances low, apply. It is one form, and no other single scholarship replaces it.
Read next: → View City, University of London Application Deadlines
For a one-year Bayes MSc at total cost INR 62 to 79 Lakhs, the answer is yes for career-focused Indian students targeting London finance, consulting, analytics, or law. City is ranked #337 QS World 2026, #46 in the UK by QS, and #41 by Complete University Guide UK 2026, all in the upper tier of London-based options at this price point.
The financial case rests on three levers. First, Bayes Business School programmes place directly into City-of-London finance and analytics roles, cutting the job-search wall many international MSc grads hit. Second, the UK Graduate Route Visa gives 2 years of full work rights after the MSc, no employer sponsorship required, giving you a real runway to earn in GBP and clear the loan. Third, the January 2027 intake option (for eligible MSc courses) buys you a fee-year saving of roughly INR 1.55 Lakhs versus September 2027.
On an INR 50 Lakhs loan at 10.5 percent over 10 years, EMI runs INR 65,000 to 70,000 per month. On INR 80 Lakhs, EMI rises to INR 1.08 Lakhs per month. A London graduate salary in the £35,000 to £45,000 range (INR 3.7 to 4.8 Lakhs monthly gross) covers the EMI while leaving room for London living and savings, especially if you use the 2-year Graduate Route window before switching to a longer visa.
Key Insight: The number that closes the decision is the payback horizon. A standard Bayes MSc grad on a £40,000 (INR 51.62 Lakhs) London role can typically service an INR 50 Lakhs loan in 3 to 4 years while still saving, well inside the 2-year Graduate Route plus a Skilled Worker Visa extension.
Read next: → Read the Full City, University of London Overview
For a September 2027 start at City, University of London, budget INR 62 Lakhs for a standard MSc and up to INR 79 Lakhs for MSc Finance at Bayes, all in. A stacked scholarship of GREAT India (INR 12.91 Lakhs) plus a Full Payment Discount (INR ~99,000) trims this by up to INR 14 Lakhs. On an INR 50 Lakhs loan the EMI holds at INR 65,000 to 70,000 per month, comfortably serviceable on a Graduate Route London salary. The single action to take now is the JN Tata Endowment application, its late-January 2027 deadline arrives first among Indian external awards.
Ques. What is the total cost of studying at City, University of London for Indian students?
Ans. A one-year MSc totals INR 62 Lakhs (standard) to INR 79 Lakhs (Bayes Finance), including London living and mandatory visa costs. A three-year UG programme totals close to INR 1.64 Crore all in.
Ques. How much are Bayes Business School MSc fees compared to other City, University of London MSc programmes?
Ans. Bayes MSc Business Analytics is £27,000 (INR 34.85 Lakhs) per year and MSc Finance is £38,500 (INR 49.69 Lakhs) per year. A standard non-Bayes MSc at City is £25,500 (INR 32.91 Lakhs) per year. The Bayes premium runs 6 percent to 51 percent depending on programme.
Ques. What is the advance deposit at City, University of London?
Ans. Overseas students requiring visa sponsorship pay a £2,000 (INR 2.58 Lakhs) advance deposit to secure the offer. The deposit is deducted from your first tuition instalment and unlocks the CAS needed for the Student Visa.
Ques. When is the tuition fee due for the September intake at City, University of London?
Ans. City runs a two-instalment plan for September intake students at no administrative charge. The first instalment is due at registration on arrival; the second is due by the end of January. Pay in full at registration and you get a 3 percent Full Payment Discount worth roughly INR 99,000 on a standard MSc.
Ques. Are there full scholarships for Indian students at City, University of London?
Ans. The Dean’s Scholarship at City Law School covers full tuition for top LLM applicants. The Chancellor’s Scholarship covers 50 percent of tuition (up to INR 19 Lakhs) across all schools. External awards like Inlaks Shivdasani (up to INR 80 Lakhs) can effectively cover the full first-year cost when stacked with a University award.
Ques. How much is the GREAT Scholarship India at City, University of London?
Ans. The GREAT Scholarship India at City is worth £10,000 (INR 12.91 Lakhs) for one Indian PG student per academic year. It requires a separate application form after receiving the City offer and is highly competitive. Applications typically open around February each cycle for the following September intake.
Ques. How does the fee compare between January and September intakes at City, University of London?
Ans. The January 2027 intake is billed at the current 2026/27 rate. The September 2027 intake moves to the 2027/28 rate, projected 4 to 6 percent higher. Starting in January 2027 saves roughly INR 1.55 Lakhs on a standard MSc, but only a restricted list of MSc courses accepts January entry, most Bayes programmes do not.
Ques. Can Indian students work part-time to cover living costs at City, University of London?
Ans. Yes. The UK Student Visa allows up to 20 hours per week during term time. At the London minimum wage of £11.44 per hour, a maxed 20-hour week earns roughly INR 1.18 Lakhs per month, enough to cover food, transport, and personal expenses fully, though not rent.
Ques. Is the UK Graduate Route Visa still available for Indian students after City, University of London?
Ans. Yes. The Graduate Route remains in force and grants 2 years of full post-study work rights after any City Masters (3 years after a PhD). No employer sponsorship is required for those 2 years. This is a major part of the financial case for a City MSc: it gives you time in London to earn in GBP and pay down the loan before switching to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Ques. What is the cost of living in London compared to other UK cities for City, University of London students?
Ans. London is the UK’s most expensive student city. A typical all-in monthly budget for a City student is £1,750 (INR 2.26 Lakhs), roughly 25 to 40 percent higher than Manchester, Birmingham, or Leeds. Living in University Halls versus a private flat is the single biggest saving lever, worth roughly INR 3 Lakhs annually.
| Program | Important Dates | Fees | Application Fees | Eligibility | Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M.B.A 1 year | INR 63.8 L/Yr GBP 49,500 /Yr | - | 65%, TOEFL: 100, IELTS: 7.0, PTE: 69 | ||
M.Sc Data Science 1 year | Course Start Date (1st Sep 2026) | INR 25.7 L/Yr GBP 19,950 /Yr | - | Grade: 65%, TOEFL: 90, IELTS: 6.5 | |
| INR 36.1 L/Yr GBP 28,000 /Yr | 28 | 80-90%, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, PTE 62 | |||
| INR 25.7 L/Yr GBP 19,950 /Yr | - | IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100 | |||
B.S International Business 4 years | INR 36.1 L/Yr GBP 28,000 /Yr | 28 | 80-90%, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, PTE 62 | ||
B.S Economics 3 years | INR 30.4 L/Yr GBP 23,630 /Yr | 28 | 74% in 12th, IELTS 6.5, PTE 59 | ||
B.S Mathematics and Finance 3 years | INR 29.2 L/Yr GBP 22,700 /Yr | 27 | 78% in 12th, IELTS 6.0, PTE 59 | ||
B.A English 3 years | INR 25.7 L/Yr GBP 19,990 /Yr | 28 | 70% in 12th, IELTS 6.5 | ||
| INR 15.8 L/Yr GBP 12,250 /Yr | - | IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100 | |||
| INR 36.1 L/Yr GBP 28,000 /Yr | 28 | 80-90%, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, PTE 62 |
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