Studying in London: what a month costs, and where to study

What a month costs

• About GBP 102 a week for food, course materials, phone, health and a zones 1 to 2 travelcard, not counting rent. UCL undergraduate halls cost about GBP 320 a week; a room in a shared private flat GBP 650 to 1,300 a month.Source: ucl.ac.uk, checked 26 September 2026Published by UCL, for 2026 to 2027.

This is one university’s estimate for its own students; your costs depend on your housing and habits. Private rents change fast.

The country, in figures

Tuition, the money you must show for the visa and work rights for United Kingdom are in the United Kingdom guide, and the cost calculator totals a year in your currency.

How to find student housing, and avoid rental scams

Places to study in London