What will I pay?

 

 

All UK universities charge fees, but Cambridge has one of the most extensive bursary schemes available at any UK university. We are committed to the principle that no UK student should be prevented from studying here for financial reasons. We also - unlike most universities - offer accommodation throughout your time at Caius, which makes your costs easier to plan. You also have the option to pay for a termly licence, which means you don't have to pay rent when you're not living in Cambridge.

Whichever university you choose, there are two types of cost that you'll need to consider - the cost of your tuition and your living costs.

Tuition fees

A summary of the tuition fees associated with studying at Cambridge is listed below. For more information, visit the University website. 

Home students

As at most English universities, the tuition fee for UK students studying for their first undergraduate degree is £9,250 per year for all courses (the "Home" fee). No UK student has to pay undergraduate tuition fees upfront or while they are studying. Instead, they can choose to take out a government student loan that defers all payments until after they have graduated and are earning above the threshold set by the government.

Overseas students 

For students applying from overseas, arrangements are different. Full details of international fees and bursaries are available on the University website. Financial support is available from the Cambridge Trust and other scholarships.

Overseas students must also pay the college fee, which is £12,265 for students admitted to the college in the academic year 2024-25.

Living costs

Your personal costs will of course depend on your lifestyle, but the University estimates that most home students will spend approximately £10,950 on their living expenses and social life in 2024-25 (the overseas figure is £14,600). The provision of reasonably-priced, high-quality, accommodation to all our undergraduates throughout their courses, together with excellent dining and social facilities within Caius and the wider University, mean that you really can keep costs down. On top of this, students are provided with world-class libraries, IT facilities and support for their research. 

The Cambridge Bursary Scheme offers an unlimited number of bursaries to UK and EU students. These bursaries, unlike student loans, do not need to be paid back. This generous bursary scheme aims to ensure that students can meet the cost of their Cambridge education, regardless of background. Students will automatically be assessed for the Cambridge Bursary when applying for the government loan.

Details of financial support for overseas students are available on the University website and through the Cambridge Trust and other scholarships.

Once students are admitted, we ensure that they are given the academic and personal support necessary for successful completion of their course at Cambridge. If students do find themselves facing unforeseen financial difficulties, tutorial support and advice will be given. Financial assistance may also be given to students in need.

Costs at Caius

Rent

You will pay rent, which is dependent on which room you have. Freshers are given a choice from three rent price bands, and from the second year rooms are chosen by students, with a ballot deciding priority.

Establishment Charge

This charge is a contribution to the College’s costs which are not related to your education (this is covered by your tuition fee) and is not related to the living accommodation that you occupy. It is a contribution to cost of the non-academic facilities in the college including function rooms, sports and welfare facilities and other common parts of the college and the services and overhead needed to support them which you may use and enjoy and are free at the point of use to current Caians.

Minimum Dining Requirement (MDR)

We strongly believe in the value of members of the College eating together regularly, so we set a minimum number of meals you pay for in College per term, of which some can be used for guests. These meals are subsidised by College.