Funding your studies Empowering you to embrace every opportunity. We are committed to making the university experience accessible to everyone.
The cost of being a student Tuition fees The ‘Home’ fee for 2022 is £9,250 per annum. Fees for 2023 are awaiting approval. For information on tuition fees for international and EU students, see durham.ac.uk/courses College costs College charges vary depending on the accommodation you choose and the duration of the letting. To find out more, see durham.ac.uk/collegesand-student-experience/ accommodation-andcatering/residence-charges/ undergraduate-residencecharges
Loans There are a number of maintenance options available to support your study. • Tuition Fee Loans are available to eligible students. You won’t need to start paying your loan back until you’re earning over £26,000 per year.
• Maintenance Loans to cover your living costs are also available to UK students. Your eligibility and the amount you will receive depends on whether you live in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland • If you’ve got a disability or dependents, you might be entitled to additional funding. Find out more at gov.uk/ student-finance/extra-help To find out more, see gov.uk/ student-finance-calculator
Durham University funding We’re committed to supporting students from lower-income backgrounds. A Durham Grant of £2,000 is available to eligible full-time students with a household income of less than £25,000 per annum (as assessed by Student Finance England or equivalent), who don’t already have an undergraduate degree. Eligible full-time students with a household income of £25,000£42,875 are eligible for support at tapered rates, reducing down from £2,000 by £1 for every £10 increase in household income. To find out more, see, see durham.ac.uk/study/ug/ finance
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Scholarships We also offer a number of scholarships to support our students, including: • Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for Sport, Music and the Arts • The Robert Young Scholarship • Durham Inspired North East Scholarships • Weldon-le Huray Scholarship – Music, Sport, and Arts and Humanities. The availability of these scholarships varies from year to year. To find out more, see durham.ac.uk/scholarships
Financial support network When you join a college, you’ll become part of a supportive and caring community. So, if money worries are having an impact on your wellbeing or your studies, you’ll always have someone to talk to. Your college’s Student Support Officer will be your first point of contact if you have any concerns.
