Tuition fees lookup for Home and Overseas postgraduate research students
An outline of the tuition fees for Home and Overseas Postgraduate Research students starting in 2026-27 and 2027-28.
Jump to tuition fees for full-time research degrees by department
Home students
The tuition fees you pay in your first year will increase for future years of study alongside the UKRI rate.
Tuition fees for part-time degrees are usually charged at half of the rate of full-time degrees across twice the number of years (subject to an increase in subsequent years alongside the UKRI rate).
Overseas students
The tuition fee you pay in your first year will be the same for each subsequent year of study. Tuition fees for part-time degrees are usually charged at half of the rate of full-time degrees across twice the number of years.
Research & Support Element enhancements
Home and Overseas fees may be subject to Research & Support Element enhancements by the department. Contact your prospective supervisor or the School for further clarification.
Tuition fees by school or department:
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | L | M | O | P | R | S | U
A
School of Architecture and Landscape
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £26,960 to £29,460
- Overseas 2027-28: £27,905 to £30,405
School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
Your fee will depend on your research project and may be subject to enhancements. If you are unsure if your project will require an enhanced fee, contact your prospective supervisor or the school for clarification.
Nursing & Midwifery
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £6,738
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £23,985 to £25,485
- Overseas 2027-28: £24,825 to £26,325
Pharmacy, Human Communication Sciences, Ophthalmology and Orthoptics
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £13,238
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £6,738
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £30,790 to £38,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £31,870 to £39,870
B
School of Biosciences
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £20,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £30,790 to £45,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £31,870 to £46,870
C
School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £13,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £30,790 to £38,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £31,870 to £39,870
School of Computer Science
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £15,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £30,790 to £45,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £31,870 to £46,870
D
School of Clinical Dentistry
Your fee will depend on your research project and may be subject to enhancements. If you are unsure if your project will require an enhanced fee, contact your prospective supervisor or the school for clarification.
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £20,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £30,790 to £45,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £31,870 to £46,870
E
School of Economics
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £23,985
- Overseas 2027-28: £24,825
School of Education
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £23,985
- Overseas 2027-28: £24,825
EdD (part-time / distance learning)
- Home 2026-27: £3,619
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £12,992
- to be confirmed
School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £10,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £30,790 to £35,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £31,870 to £36,870
School of English
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £23,985
- Overseas 2027-28: £24,825
G
School of Geography and Planning
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £23,985 to £26,960
- Overseas 2027-28: £24,825 to £27,905
H
School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £23,985
- Overseas 2027-28: £24,825
I
School of Information, Journalism and Communication
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £5,738
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £26,960 to £30,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £27,905 to £31,870
L
School of Languages, Arts and Societies
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £23,985 to £26,960
- Overseas 2027-28: £24,825 to £27,905
School of Law
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £23,985
- Overseas 2027-28: £24,825
M
Management School
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £23,985 to £30,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £24,825 to £31,870
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £15,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £26,960 to £40,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £27,905 to £41,870
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
PhD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £15,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £30,790 to £38,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £31,870 to £39,870
School of Medicine and Population Health
Your fee will depend on your research project and may be subject to enhancements. If you are unsure if your project will require an enhanced fee, contact your prospective supervisor or the school for clarification.
Clinical Medicine, Neuroscience, Imaging, Medical Education
PhD, MD
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £20,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £30,790 to £45,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £31,870 to £46,870
Population Health, Health Services & Social Care
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £7,738
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £26,960 to £29,460
- Overseas 2027-28: £27,905 to £30,405
P
School of Psychology
- Home 2026-27: £5,238 to £8,738
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £30,790 to £38,790
- Overseas 2027-28: £31,870 to £39,870
S
School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations
- Home 2026-27: £5,238
- Home 2027-28: to be confirmed
- Overseas 2026-27: £23,985
- Overseas 2027-28: £24,825