Fees and Scholarships

We understand that making a choice about how to finance your education in the UK is a big decision. The University of Suffolk offers competitive tuition fees and a number of scholarships designed to support your academic aspirations.

Only an hour away from London and Cambridge, but offering a much lower cost of living, the University of Suffolk is a great location for any international student looking for a thriving town that won't break the bank.

International Tuition Fees

As one of the top ten universities in the UK for our facilities and career prospects in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023, you'll be getting a high-quality education at an affordable price.

  2024-2025 2025-2026
Undergraduate (BA, BSc) £14,610-£18,380 £15,090–£18,380
Postgraduate Taught (MA, MSc) £14,625-£18,470 £15,210–£18,470
Postgraduate Research (PhD,MPhil) See PhD webpage for the latest fees

International students can apply for a payment plan that allows annual tuition fees to be paid over two instalments. Further information is available in our Tuition Fee Policy 2024-25

Please check your course page for the latest tuition fees for your chosen year of study.

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International Scholarships 2024-2025

The University of Suffolk Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship is a new and exciting scheme to reward exceptional international applicants who have a strong track record of academic achievement and show a committment to having a transformative impact both during their studies and after graduation.

We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2024/5 academic year.

Important information

  • Undergraduate students will be awarded the Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship in each year of study (excluding sandwich/placement/study abroad years - see terms and conditions below)
  • This is not an automatic scholarship - eligible students will be invited to submit a scholarship application once an offer of admission has been made
  • Scholarships are awarded as fee discounts

For further information, please review the full terms and conditions of this scholarship scheme below:

Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship 2024/25 - Terms and Conditions

If you have any questions, please contact us.

The University of Suffolk International Suffolk Executive MBA (SEMBA) Scholarship (2024/5) is a scheme to reward international applicants with a strong academic background and extensive leadership experience. All SEMBA applicants will be subject to an online interview with the Admissions Tutor and Course Leader to discuss your suitability for the programme. 

The International Suffolk Executive MBA (SEMBA) Scholarship (2024/5) scheme offers awards at the value of £4,000.

Important information

  • This is an automatic scholarship - scholarship awards will be notified to you via email once an offer of study has been made
  • Scholarships are awarded as fee discounts

For further information, please review the full terms and conditions of this scholarship scheme below. 

The University of Suffolk International Merit Scholarship (2024/5) is a scheme designed to reward international students who meet or exceed our published entry requirements (based on the country where you have previously studied). The scheme is open to applicants of undergraduate and postgraduate-taught programmes delivered by the University of Suffolk at the Ipswich campus. 

The awards are as follows:

  • £1,000 for applicants that meet our published entry requirements
  • £2,000 for applicants that exceed our published entry requirements

Important information

  • Undergraduate students will be awarded the International Merit Scholarship in each year of study (excluding sandwich/placement/study abroad years - see terms and conditions below)
  • This is an automatic scholarship - scholarship awards will be notified to you via email once an offer of study has been made
  • Scholarships are awarded as fee discounts

For further information, please review the full terms and conditions of this scholarship scheme below.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

International Scholarships 2025-2026

The University of Suffolk Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship is a new and exciting scheme to reward exceptional international applicants who have a strong track record of academic achievement and show a commitment to having a transformative impact both during their studies and after graduation. This scheme is aimed at students intending to pursue one of our eligible professional health degrees.

We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.

Important information

  • Undergraduate students will be awarded the Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship in each year of study (excluding sandwich/placement/study abroad years - see terms and conditions below)
  • This is not an automatic scholarship - eligible students will be invited to submit a scholarship application once an offer of admission has been made
  • Scholarships are awarded as fee discounts

For further information, please review the full terms and conditions of this scholarship scheme below:

Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship [2025-26] Terms & Conditions

If you have any questions, please contact us.

The University of Suffolk International Merit Scholarship (2025/26) is a scheme designed to reward international students who meet or exceed our published entry requirements (based on the country where you obtained your qualifications). The scheme is open to applicants of undergraduate and postgraduate-taught programmes delivered by the University of Suffolk at the Ipswich campus. 

The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.

Important information

  • Undergraduate students will be awarded the International Merit Scholarship in each year of study (excluding sandwich/placement/study abroad years - see terms and conditions below)
  • This is an automatic scholarship - scholarship awards will be notified to you via email once an offer of study has been made
  • Scholarships are awarded as fee discounts

For further information, please review the full terms and conditions of this scholarship scheme below:

International Merit Scholarship [2025-26] - Terms & Conditions

If you have any questions, please contact us.

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