Find out about our fees, loans and other financial support that might be available to you.
When planning your finances, you will also need to consider other expenses such as living costs, accommodation fees and study materials. Our fees and funding section offers further information. Details of additional costs specific to your course can be found on the relevant course page.
View our full list of course tuition fees
There are three ways you can pay your tuition fees:
Find out more about how to pay your tuition fees.
If you have a question about tuition fees or need more information, contact Student Fees:
Tel: +44 (0) 23 8059 9599
Fax: +44 (0) 23 8059 9595
Email: ssc@southampton.ac.uk
Your tuition fees will usually cover compulsory course costs, such as field trips and laboratory clothing. A contribution may be necessary towards certain elements, these additional costs can be found on the course page.
You can apply for a student loan to help pay for tuition fees if you live in the UK or a European Union country. You may also be eligible for a loan for living costs.
You will not have to pay your fees upfront.
If you live in England*, you can get a loan to cover your tuition fees. You will only start repaying this once you are earning over £21,000 per year.
Learn more about student loans
* If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you will receive financial support for university from the Scottish Government, the Welsh Assembly Government or the Northern Ireland Executive (as appropriate). If you live in the EU and meet certain eligibility criteria, you can get a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees.
The University offers a generous package of direct financial support to eligible students.
You may be eligible for a bursary in each year of your study to support your living costs.
Find out more about University bursaries and eligibility criteria
In addition to our school scholarships, the university has a range of bursaries designed to help UK undergraduates in the most financial need. You may be eligible if you meet the following criteria:
* your household income is £16,000 or less per year, in which case you are eligible for a bursary of £3,000
* your household income is between £16,001 - £25,000, in which case you are eligible for a bursary of £1,500
Please see Student Funding Page for further (and up to date) information.
Each year we offer a range of subject scholarships to international undergraduate students. They are awarded based on academic merit. You can get a maximum of £3,000, which will be deducted from your tuition fees.
To find out more about our Undergraduate Merit Scholarships, please visit our Undergraduate Merit Scholarship page.
Depending on your personal circumstances (eg your household income), you may be eligible for a Special Support Grant.
Additional help is also available if you have:
Discover if you are eligible for a grant on the Government Student Finance website.
If you live outside England, you will find relevant information on your local student finance website.
This Fund provides discretionary financial support for those able to demonstrate genuine financial hardship. It can be used to help with living costs including childcare, disability, travel, accommodation, household expenses, books and course equipment. Full-time ‘home' undergraduate students and part-time students studying at least 50 per cent of a full-time course can apply. The fund cannot help students meet the cost of tuition fees.
Learn more about The Student Support Fund
The government has introduced a UK maintenance grant for new, full-time students. Around half of all new students are likely to be eligible for a full or partial grant.
Find out more on our Grants and Hardship funds page