University of Bradford Courses and Fees 2026

In 2026/27, the University of Bradford charges Indian students £16,100 – £16,890 (INR 17.95 – 21.72 Lakhs) for classroom Undergraduate programmes and £15,700 (INR 17.51 Lakhs) for a classroom Master’s. Lab-based Master’s like MSc Data Science, MSc Artificial Intelligence, and MSc Cybersecurity cost £19,500 (INR 21.72 Lakhs) per year.

Bradford is a mid-tier UK public university in West Yorkshire, best known for its triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) Business School and strong engineering, health, and computing programmes. The current intake in play is January 2027 (open for select PG programmes) and September 2027 (the primary intake for all levels).

Key University of Bradford fee anchors for the current cycle:

• UG classroom fee 2026/27: £16,100 (INR 17.95 Lakhs) per year
• UG lab fee 2026/27: £16,890 (INR 18.83 Lakhs) per year
• PG Master’s classroom fee 2026/27: £15,700 (INR 17.51 Lakhs)
• PG Master’s lab fee 2026/27: £19,500 (INR 21.74 Lakhs)
• Executive MBA 2026/27: £26,069 (INR 29.07 Lakhs)
• Full Payment Discount: 3% off net fees of £8,000 (INR 8.92 Lakhs) or more, paid in full at course start

External Indian scholarships (Inlaks, JN Tata Endowment, KC Mahindra, Narotam Sekhsaria) have closed for the 2026 cycle. Their next application windows for the 2027 intakes open between November 2026 and January 2027. Bradford’s own Half-Fee Academic Excellence Award for Indian students and the Chancellor’s International Scholarship are rolling and secured alongside your offer.

• Bradford requires a £5,000 (INR 5.58 Lakhs) deposit from Indian applicants after your offer is accepted and before the CAS is issued. The deposit counts toward your first tuition instalment.
• The balance follows Bradford’s standard plan of 50% at enrolment plus two equal instalments. 

Exchange rate used across this article: £1 = INR 111.50.

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University of Bradford Tuition Fees by Programme for Indian Students

Bradford splits international tuition into two bands: classroom-based (Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Management) and lab-based (Engineering, Computing, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Pharmacy, Life Sciences). Bradford charges no application fee at any level.

Bradford University Postgraduate Fees 2026/27

Around 65% of Indian applicants to Bradford pursue a taught Master’s, most commonly MSc Data Science, MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Cybersecurity, MSc Advanced Computer Science, MBA, and MSc International Business and Management. Bradford Business School’s MBA is triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), a distinction held by fewer than 1% of business schools globally.

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Cost of Living in Bradford for University of Bradford Students

Bradford is one of the most affordable university cities in England, with typical annual student expenses of £10,436–£14,091 (INR 13.36–18.04 lakh).

• Shared accommodation is the single largest cost, but rents in Bradford run roughly 40% below Manchester and 55% below central London.
• For visa purposes, UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requires you to show £1,136 per month (INR 1.27 Lakhs) for living costs outside London, held in your account for 28 consecutive days.

Source: Bradford Cost of Living page, bradford.ac.uk/student-life/cost-of-living, and UKVI maintenance requirements at gov.uk.

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University of Bradford Scholarships for Indian Students

Bradford offers a stack of automatic and merit-based scholarships that cut tuition by up to 50% (worth INR 8.75 to INR 10.87 Lakhs). External Indian awards from Inlaks, JN Tata Endowment, KC Mahindra, and Narotam Sekhsaria can add another INR 10 to INR 25 Lakhs of grant or interest-free funding on top.

Beyond tuition and rent, first-year Indian students at Bradford typically spend an additional INR 3.75 to INR 4.75 Lakhs on visa surcharges, travel, initial setup, and academic essentials. Budget for these upfront; they fall due before or immediately after arrival. 

• Time-sensitive for the January 2027 intake: The £490 (INR 54,635) UK Student Visa fee, the £776 (INR 86,524) IHS, and biometric appointment costs of £150 to £180 (INR 16,725 to 20,070) must all be paid at visa application stage, roughly 8 to 10 weeks before your intake start.
• IHS upfront for the full course duration: IHS is paid in one lump. A 1-year Master’s pays £776 (INR 86,524); a 3-year Bachelor’s pays £2,328 (INR 2.60 Lakhs); a 4-year MPharm pays £3,104 (INR 3.46 Lakhs).
• Flights (Delhi or Mumbai to Manchester or London): One-way in September peak season £450 to £700 (INR 50,175 to 78,050); book 10 to 12 weeks in advance to lock the lower band.
• Initial setup (bedding, kitchen kit, winter clothes): £350 to £500 (INR 39,025 to 55,750) in the first two weeks; source most items from Primark, Sports Direct, or Wilko in Bradford’s city centre.
• Bank transfer fees for tuition and deposit: Indian banks charge INR 1,500 to 3,000 per SWIFT wire plus 1% to 2% FX mark-up; a forex card cuts total conversion cost to roughly 0.5%.
• IELTS retake (if your first score falls short of Bradford’s threshold): INR 17,000 per attempt at IDP or British Council.
• Academic essentials (laptop upgrade, subject-specific software licences): £600 to £1,200 (INR 66,900 to 1.34 Lakhs) for engineering, computing, and data science programmes.

Budget approximately INR 3.75 to INR 4.75 Lakhs for first-year hidden costs beyond tuition and monthly rent.