Tuition fees and student loans
Your tuition fees pay for your teaching and access to university services that enhance your learning. Find out how much you’ll pay and how student loans can help to cover your fees and living costs.
How much do tuition fees cost?
Fees are payable for each year you're at university and are dependent on the type of course you are studying. At NTU, we review our tuition fees every year. All undergraduate home tuition fees, including those for placement years and study abroad, are subject to government policy.
Please note that fees may change in future years of study.
| Course type | 2026/27 tuition fees: |
|---|---|
| Full-time home undergraduate | £9,790 |
| Full-time home foundation degree | £9,790 |
| Full-time home integrated foundation year | £9,790 |
| Full-time home Nottingham Business School integrated foundation year* | £5,760* |
| Part-time | Depending on course, maximum £7,335 |
| Placement year † | £1,905 |
| Study abroad † | £1,430 |
See our international pages for more information about international undergraduate fees and payment options.
* From September 2025, the tuition fees for classroom-based integrated foundation years were capped by the Government. The tuition fee for the integrated foundation year in Nottingham Business School will remain lower than the standard undergraduate fee; all other integrated foundation years will be charged the full-time home foundation fee. Please note, the fee applies solely to the integrated foundation year, and the tuition fee for the remaining years of the course in Nottingham Business School will be the full-time home undergraduate fee.
† Your placement year or study abroad fee is based on the year you started your course, and not the year your placement begins. Continuing students who are starting their placement year or study abroad year in 2026/27 will be charged the fee that was set for the year they started at NTU.
What do tuition fees include?
Your tuition fees cover the cost of your studies including teaching, technical support staff, assessment and learning facilities and other services including:
- libraries and learning resources
- Wi-Fi and IT equipment
- careers advice and support from our Employability team
- Students’ Union
- sports and culture facilities
- award-winning student support services
- Alumni membership and services.
Visit our governance pages to see what tuition fees fund at NTU. For more information on extra costs associated with your course such as specialist equipment or field trips, check the fees and funding section of your course.
Sandwich courses
In addition to the above, if you are on a sandwich course your fees also cover academic and pastoral support when you are out on placement, including:
- contact from a Placement Advisor, to ensure you have settled in
- academic support from your Placement Tutor
- assessment of your academic work
- use of NTU facilities and services, including Library and Student Support Services.
Fee status
Your fee status determines whether you pay home or international tuition fees. You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for home fee status. If you don't meet the home fee status criteria, you'll have to pay international fees.
Some EU students may qualify for home fee status, if they:
- have pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme
- meet specific eligibility requirements.
For further details on fee status, please read our FAQs or consult the UKCISA website.
Undergraduate student loans for September 2026 entry
For courses starting in September 2026 - Eligible applicants can apply for loans to cover their tuition fees and support their living costs. Arrangements for those applying to Student Finance England are outlined below.
For courses starting from January 2027 - Student finance is changing. iI you are applying to Student Finance England for a course starting on or after 1 January 2027, you will be funded through the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). Applications will open in September 2026. Find out more about LLE.
Most full-time and part-time UK students don't have to pay any fees up front as they can get a Tuition Fee Loan. This is a loan from the government paid directly to the University to cover the full cost of your course.
Tuition Fee Loan
Tuition Fee Loans are available for most UK undergraduate students. This is subject to meeting certain eligibility rules. You can apply through your national student finance provider. You won't start paying it back until you've left university, and you're earning more than the repayment threshold.
We encourage you to apply for your Tuition Fee Loan as early as you can to make sure your funding is in place when you start your course. You can apply before your place at university is confirmed. The deadline for applications is 15th May. You can still apply after this time, but your funding may not be ready for when you start.
| Course type | Loan amount per year for 2026/27 entry |
|---|---|
| Full-time home undergraduate | Up to £9,790* |
| Part-time | Up to £7,335* |
It is expected that this will rise in future years, in line with the maximum amount that may be charged by universities, set by the Government.
Maintenance Loan
Your Tuition Fee Loan covers your tuition fees, but you still need to think about your living costs. These include day-to-day things like your accommodation, food, and course books. There are a few ways to fund your living costs, including the student Maintenance Loan.
The Maintenance Loan is available for eligible UK students. The government pays the Maintenance Loan to you directly at the start of each term in three approximately equal instalments. You won't start paying it back until you've left university, and you're earning more than the repayment threshold.
Maintenance funding arrangements varies between national Student Finance providers. Find out more using the links below.
If you’re applying to Student Finance England you can apply for a Maintenance Loan of up to £10,830* per year depending on your household income, your year of study and where you live during term time. If you have children, a disability or long-term health condition, you may be entitled to up to £12,345*.
If you're joining us as a part-time home student, you may be eligible to apply for a Maintenance Loan to go towards your living costs, depending on how much of your course you complete per year, your household income, and where you live during term time.
*For students joining in 2026/27 and onwards. It is expected that your Maintenance Loan amount will change each year in line with inflation.
Apply for a student loan
Visit the website of your national Student Finance service to get more information and start the loan application process. For more information about repaying your student loan, please visit the Government website.
Additional help with living costs
Bursaries and scholarships
You may be eligible for extra funding like scholarships and bursaries, which you don't have to repay.
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If you have any questions, call or Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.
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