Started your course in 2011 or before
International student
Cost of living
It is important that you budget for the full cost of living in the UK when you come here to study. Here are some of the costs you can expect to pay as a single person, undergraduate or postgraduate, on a full-time course. This is a general breakdown for guidance only and depending on your lifestyle you may require more or less.
We estimate that to cover the cost of accommodation and other living expenses, a self-supporting student should budget for at least £8,190 for the full 2010/2011 academic year (October to June including holidays), in addition to tuition fees.
The following figures are for 2011 and given as guidance only.
| Hall type | Annual cost | Weekly cost | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catered | £4,914–5,920 | £126–148 | 39/40 weeks |
| Self-catered | £3,120–4,953 | £80–127 | 39/40 weeks* |
Halls costs include the price of electricity, heating, water rates and the internet where available.
*Apart from Great Wilkins halls on Falmer campus which offer a longer tenancy period of 50 weeks.
| Accommodation type | Annual average | Monthly average | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unihome | £3,956 | £86 | 46 weeks |
Unihomes rent does not include utility bills unless otherwise stated in your contract.
| Accommodation type | Annual average | Monthly average | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privately rented | £4,200–4,800 | £350–400 | 6/12 months |
Private accommodation rent does not include utility bills unless otherwise stated in your contract and contracts are generally for 6 or 12 months.
| Bill type | Annual average | Monthly average |
|---|---|---|
| Gas and electricity | £800–1,070 | £75–90 |
| Water rates | £373 | £30 |
| Television licence | £145.50 per household | £12 |
| Council tax | Not applicable if the housing is solely occupied by students | |
Find out more information about accommodation.
| Cost | Halls weekly average | Off campus weekly average |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone | £5–10 | £5–10 |
| Contents insurance | £0 | £1.50 |
| Food, toiletries etc | £10–40 | £10–40 |
| Clothing | £10 | £10 |
| Laundry | £5 | £5 |
| Books and equipment | £5 | £5 |
| Entertainment | £10–50 | £10–50 |
| Meal | £2.80–4.00 | |
| Soup and roll | £1.55 | |
| Tea / coffee | £0.70 / £1.50 | |
| Box file | £1.95 | |
| Lined writing paper | £1.90 | |
| Ring binder folder | £1 |
These typical costs are for 2010 and have been provided by the university student ambassadors.
Travel
Brighton
| Ticket | Week | Term (3 months) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of student saver | £10 | £100 | £300 |
Find out more on the Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company website.
| Ticket | Single | All day | 6 journeys | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | £1.50 | £2.50 | £6 | £8 |
Find out more on the Big Lemon website.
| Ticket | Week | Month | Quarter (3 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Unlimited Unizone | £13 | £50 | £149.80 |
Find out more on the National Rail website.
Eastbourne
| Ticket | 4 weeks | 13 weeks | 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | £41 | £130 | £499 |
Find out more on the Stagecoach website.
Hastings
| Ticket | 4 weeks | 13 weeks | 52 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | £38 | £123 | £420 |
Find out more on the Stagecoach website.
Money
Our Money Matters website has practical information and advice to help you maximise your income and minimise your expenditure. Find out about:
- funding and fees
- welfare benefits
- advice on debt
- our online budget tool
- tips on how to live on a budget
- student discounts.
Find out more on the Money Matters website.
If you are concerned about your financial situation contact our confidential and non-judgemental Student Advice Service:
- Tel: +44 (0)1273 642888
- Email: studentadvice@brighton.ac.uk
