Costs, Fees and Funding for International Students

The tuition fee you pay will depend on your choice of course and classification as either an International or Home (UK) student. All tuition fees are listed on each course page:

Undergraduate programmes:

swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses

Postgraduate programmes:

swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate

Please note that tuition fees are subject to an increase of 3% each year.

Paying your tuition fees? Take a look at our information on how to pay your tuition fees. 

The cost of living in Swansea is relatively low compared to many other cities in the UK. However it is still vital that any potential student prepares their finances before they attend University.

The amount of money you need during your time studying with us will vary depending on the sort of lifestyle you lead, but as a general guide we recommend you have a look at our Cost of Living for Undergraduates and Cost of Living for Postgraduate pages to get an idea of where you might be spending your money.

We also have a dedicated team - Money@CampusLife - who can provide advice to all Swansea University students on any money-related matters.

We have a range of scholarships available for students who can demonstrate academic excellence. Full details of the scholarships we have available for academic year 2024/25 entry can be found here: International Scholarships. We encourage students who are considering applying for their scholarship to take their time completing the application form as it is a competitive process.

Swansea University offers a number of funding assistance opportunities for US or Canadian citizens to help you to meet your costs of your study. If you like more information about one of the programmes listed below or need to have enrolment or tuition fee confirmation forms completed, please email Swansea University's North American Loans Officer.

US Federal Loans

Swansea University is a participating institution in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. The US Department of Education lends money directly to students through the student’s school. We offer assistance to a growing number of students (U.S. citizens only) seeking loans to study for either undergraduate or postgraduate courses at our University. 

‌US private student loans, including Sallie Mae and Earnest loans

Before applying for a private loan, students are encouraged to apply for the maximum amount they are eligible for in Federal loans, as these loans are often cheaper, and most American students are eligible for them.

Swansea University will work with whichever private lender you decide to use, however, please be aware that Sallie Mae and Earnest Loans are the only lenders we are currently aware of that are willing to lend to students at a foreign school. Please note that Sallie Mae is not a preferred lender and this does not represent a preferred lender arrangement. 

Veterans Affairs - GI Bill

Swansea University participates in the VA Educational Benefits Programme enabling US Veterans or dependants to utilise GI Bill Funding to contribute towards tuition fees and living expenses whilst studying at the University. 

Canadian Loans

Swansea University is a designated institution for the Canada Student Loan program. Our 4-digit Educational Institution code is "PUCM".

Canada Student Loans are issued and managed through the National Student Loans Service Centre, and are usually applied for at provincial level. Please visit Student aid - Canada.ca for full details on the application process and eligibility information.