Study at university in the UK
Thinking about starting or continuing your university education? Explore a wide range of UK university courses and find out whether you could be eligible for Student Finance.
- Flexible entry routes
- Wide range of degree courses
- Free application guidance
- Free application guidance. From choosing the course to the UCAS form — at no cost to you.
- Eligibility checked with you. Funding rules depend on your own circumstances, so we go through them before you apply.
- Options across the UK. Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, full-time and part-time.
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Popular study areas
Places are available across these areas — and many more on request.
- Business Management
- Construction Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Health & Social Care
- Computing
- Law
- Psychology
- Digital Marketing
- Cyber Security
- Nursing
- And many more
Free guidance from the first question to a confirmed place
Flexible entry routes
Foundation years, Access to Higher Education and top-up degrees for students without the usual qualifications.
Wide range of degree courses
Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at universities across the UK.
Free application guidance
Course choice, the UCAS application, references and offers — we go through it with you.
Study opportunities across the UK
City, campus and part-time study options matched to where you can actually study.
Student finance eligibility
Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances, including your residency and immigration status. Our team can help you understand the requirements and the application process, and what evidence you will need to provide.
Tuition fee and maintenance loan amounts are set for each academic year and can change. Check the current figures on the official Student Finance England pages before you rely on a number.
What we look at with you
- Residency and status. Which funding route fits the way you have been living in the UK.
- Course and level. Undergraduate, postgraduate and part-time study each have their own rules.
- Timing. Applications open well before the course starts, and evidence takes time to gather.
University admission guidance
Undergraduate programmes
Foundation year, first degree and top-up routes, with entry requirements checked before you apply.
Postgraduate programmes
Master's and postgraduate qualifications, including options for career changers.
Career-focused qualifications
Courses chosen for the job you want, not just for the subject name.
Questions before you apply
Do I have to pay tuition fees up front?
No. Eligible home students borrow the full fee through a Tuition Fee Loan, which Student Finance England pays directly to the university. For 2026/27 that is up to £9,790 a year for a full-time undergraduate course.
How much maintenance loan will I get?
It depends on where you live and your household income. For 2026/27 the maximums are £9,118 living with your parents, £10,830 living away outside London and £14,135 living away in London. The maximum applies up to about £25,000 of household income, then it tapers down as income rises.
When do I start repaying?
Only once your income is above the Plan 5 threshold of £25,000 a year, and then at 9% of everything above it. Interest is RPI only, and any balance left after 40 years is written off.
What if I do not have A-levels?
There are real routes in: an Access to Higher Education diploma, a foundation year at the start of a degree, or an HND followed by a top-up year. We will tell you which one fits your background.
Can I study part time while I work?
Yes. Part-time study at 25% intensity or more can be funded: the 2026/27 part-time tuition fee loan is up to £7,335, with a reduced maintenance loan depending on your study intensity.
Do I have to be a certain age?
No. Mature students are a large part of what we do — from Access courses in your twenties to part-time degrees later on.
Not sure if university is for you?
Send your details or call us — the first conversation costs nothing, and it often saves months of guessing.