Are you looking to study at a world-class university in the UK?
Now is the perfect time to explore opportunities at prestigious Russell Group universities, known for their exceptional academic excellence, cutting-edge research and strong career prospects.
Learn about top institutions that provide industry-focused programs, globally recognised degrees, and outstanding employability outcomes. Whether you're interested in business, engineering, law, health sciences, or any other field, these universities offer tailored programs to fit your study abroad goals.
Why Choose These Russell Group Universities?
Institution | Tuition fee range | Application Deadline | Tuition Discount | Initial Deposit | Payment Plan |
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University of Birmingham | Undergraduate: £25000 – £31000 Postgraduate: £34000 | Undergraduate: January 29th Postgraduate: May 12th | £4000 for Undergraduate Scholarships £5000 West Africa Postgraduate Chancellor's Scholarship £10,000 Scholarship (£5000 can combined with others) | £3,000 | 50% pre-enrolment and three instalments – one in each semester. | Great location and ranked in the top five in the UK for the quality of student sport |
University of Bristol | Undergraduate: £23,600 - £ 31,300 Postgraduate: £ 11,280 (PGCERT)£ 55,500 Research: £ 16,300 - £ 40,500 | Undergraduate: January 31st June 30th, October 16th, 2025 Postgraduate: August 1st,2025 | No automatic Scholarship | £2,000 | Students have the chance to set up their own payment plan. | Industry partnerships. Impactful research opportunities. Collaboration and networking. Vibrant city life. |
Cardiff University | Undergraduate: £18,700 - £ 25,800 Postgraduate: £19,450 - £ 30,200 | Undergraduate: January 29th, June 30th, 2025 Postgraduate: July 31st | Undergraduate: International Excellence scholarship of 50% Postgraduate: up to £10000 Vice Chancellor's Scholarship | Up to £5,000 | 3 payment instalments | Ranked 12th for Graduate Employability by Times Higher Education. Research intensive. Located in a vibrant city with rich opportunities for students. |
Durham University | Undergraduate: £19,500- £29,500 Postgraduate: £27,200- £29,250 | Undergraduate: June 11th, 2025 Postgraduate: July 31st, 2025 | 10% Alumni discount | £1,000 security deposit. £260 administration fee (non-refundable) | Not fixed | A historic university with a strong academic reputation in social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. |
University of Edinburgh | Undergraduate: £28,000 - £51,000 Postgraduate: £30,000 - £43,000 | Undergraduate: January 29th Postgraduate: May 29th | Merit-based, fully funded external scholarships | £1,500 | 1st Payment: 50% on enrolment. | Career and employment support. World top 50 and placed 27th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. Graduates are ranked 24th in the world by employers. |
University of Exeter | Undergraduate: £24,700 - £30,900 (BMBS Medicine: £47,500) Postgraduate taught: £25,300 to £32,500 Postgraduate research: £15,900 (2yrs full-time) to 30,900 (1yr full-time) MBA - £44,700 full-time | Undergraduate: June 30th, 2025 Postgraduate: September 1st, 2025 | Undergraduate: Merit-based and non-automatic scholarships. £3,000 or £5,000 recurring tuition fees discount. Postgraduate: Merit-based and non-automatic £3,000, £5,000 or £10,000 first year tuition fees discount | Undergraduate & postgraduate taught deposit £2,500. Postgraduate research deposits may vary depending on the programme. | 6 instalments for Undergraduate. 3 instalments for PG only. | World-Class Research and Academic Reputation. Employability Focus and Strong Industry Links. |
University of Glasgow | Undergraduate: £22,740 - £58,890 Postgraduate: £25,320 - £47,100 | Undergraduate: June 30th, 2025 Postgraduate: July 7th, 2025 | Merit-based scholarships of up to £10,000 | £1000 | 8 monthly instalments |
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King's College London | Undergraduate: £22,170 - £40,000 Postgraduate: £30,000 - £47,700 | Undergraduate: January 9th, January 29th Postgraduate: March 9th, July 25th | Undergraduate degree award valued at £9,250. Vice Chancellor award up £10,000 for postgraduate students. | Most programs require a £2000 deposit. 2 instalments for payment. 1st installment by October 31st and 2nd instalment by January 1st. |
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University of Leeds | Undergraduate: £26,000 - £32,250 Postgraduate: £26,00 - £37,000 | Undergraduate: June 4th, 2025 Postgraduate: June 27th, 2025 | Up to 50% International Excellence Scholarship and 10% IFY merit scholarship. | £2,000 | 2 instalments: 50% upon enrolment, and the second after 5 months after the start date. | Online study options. Higher education opportunities. Diverse student community. |
University of Liverpool | Undergraduate: £21,000 - £26,000 Postgraduate: £19,000 - £33,000 | Undergraduate: June 30th, 2025 (UCAS) Postgraduate: July 12th, 2025 | Discounts of up to £7,500 on tuition fees | £2,000 for CAS | January 2025: 60% of the fees is due on February 3rd, 2025, and 40% is due on June 3rd, 2025. | Attractive scholarships. Several study abroad opportunities. |
University of Manchester | Undergraduate: £31,500 - £33,500 Postgraduate: £36,000 - £49,000 | Undergraduate: June 30th, 2025 Postgraduate: No deadline | £10,000 Business School | £1,000 | A third of tuition fees are online during registration, and the remaining two-thirds in instalments by set dates during the academic year. |
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Newcastle University | Undergraduate: £23,000 - £46,600 Postgraduate: £29,000 - £35,000 (Endodontics - 56,000) | Undergraduate: January 28th Postgraduate: No specific closing dates. (Applicants are advised to apply at least 2 months before the course starts. | £6000 (Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships - Undergraduate) £7000 (Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships - Postgraduate) | £5,000. Deposit - £1500. Payment of 50% fees before enrolment. 2 instalments afterwards. |
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University of Nottingham | Undergraduate: £23,000 - 46,700 Postgraduate: £20,00 - £38,000 | Undergraduate: June 4th Postgraduate: August 18th | Merit-based scholarships available 50% - 100% Developing Solutions Master's Scholarship | £3000 and £5000 for Business School | 3 Instalments | Number 3 in the world for top employees. Number 7 in the world for research power. |
Queen Mary University of London | Undergraduate: £20,000 - £27,000 Postgraduate: £16,733 - £22,750 | Undergraduate: January 29th,2025 Postgraduate: September 11th (overseas) September 8th: (distance learning) 2025 | Global Talent Scholarship: Undergraduate: £3,000 and Postgraduate: £5,000 | £2,000 | 2 - 4 instalments | Large and diverse community. Top Research Rankings: 24th in the world for research quality (THE World University Ranking 2025). 6th in the UK for research quality. |
Queen's University Belfast | Undergraduate: £20,000 - £44,000 Postgraduate: £21,000 - £28,000 | Undergraduate: January 29th Postgraduate - Varies (based on program demand) | Varies from £2000 to up to 50% | Varies from £2500 - £6000 | 25% instalment of outstanding fees due at enrolment with three equal instalments in October, December and February. | 1st in the UK for Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences. 4th in the UK for Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy. 8th in the UK for Law. |
University of Sheffield | Undergraduate: £22,680 - £29,110 Postgraduate Taught: £17,725 - £20,360 Postgraduate Research: £25,080 - £25,580 | Undergraduate: June 30th, 2025 (UCAS) Postgraduate: September 1st, 2025 | Up to £2,500 scholarships for postgraduates. Discounts for alumni: 20% discount for postgraduate taught courses and 10% for postgraduate research courses. | £4,000 for CAS | To be arranged. | Welcoming community: a diverse, affordable and safe place to study. Vibrant sports, music and cultural activities. |
University of Southampton | Undergraduate: £23,400 - £29,400 Postgraduate: £21,000 to £35,200 MPhil/PhD: £19,600 - £27,600 | Undergraduate: June 30th, 2025 Postgraduate – August 26th, 2025 | Undergraduate: Merit-based automatic scholarships up to £3,000 only apply to the first year. Postgraduate: Merit scholarships of £1,000 - £9,000 are available to international postgraduate students on eligible courses. | £2,000 | (January Start) 50% due at enrolment. | Employability and Industry Connections. World-class facilities. |
University of Warwick | Undergraduate: £26,290 - £33,520 Postgraduate: £27,680 - £43,500 | Undergraduate: January 30th Postgraduate: August 21st, 2025 | Merit-based scholarships range from 50% to 100% for the Economics department and other courses. | The deposit is £1500. 50% fees before enrolment and two instalments afterwards. |
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University of York | Undergraduate: £25,800 - £31,100 (Medicine: £47,000) Postgraduate: £24,500 - £33,700 | Undergraduate: January 29th, 2025 UCAS deadline: June 30th, 2025 Final deadline - Postgraduate: July 31st, 2025 | Undergraduate: Up to £10,000 Discounted fees are available for postgraduate research if students come from low to middle-income countries. | £3,000 | First Instalment: 50% of tuition fees are due in October. | Academic excellence and research impact. Innovative and flexible learning. Vibrant student life. |
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