Cost of Living

The cost of living in Newcastle is relatively low compared to many other major cities in the UK. This however does not compromise the quality of living and student experience.

If you are on an A-levels, International Foundation Programme (IFP) or undergraduate course – we recommend that you budget £7200-£7500 per academic year (for nine months of study).

If you are on an English as a Foreign Language course, we recommend that your budget £700-800 per month for each month of your course of study.

If you are on a 12 month post-graduate course (e.g. MBA, MA Management courses), we recommend that you budget £8500-9000 for the duration of your course of study.

Example of some of the cost you may incur. This is designed as a guide, and each individual student have different spending habits:

College Self-catering Accommodation £405-430 per month
Homestay Accommodation £560 per month
Private Accommodation £200+ per month
This can vary depending on the type of accommodation in which you choose to live
Food £100 per month
Travel £20 per month
Study £45 per month
Mobile Phone £25 per month
Clothing £35
Social Life £80 per month
Miscellaneous (bills, laundry, etc.) £40 per month