- University Homepage
- Studying
- Undergraduate
- Parent
- How much will it cost?
How much will it cost?
Many parents and guardians worry about the cost of higher education and are unsure as to what support is available for students.
This page aims to address some of the confliciting information available and provide you with guidance on how to access further independent information.
The benefits of higher education
Higher education offers students the chance to develop and exploit the talents, intellect and knowledge they acquired at school or college as well as the transferable skills that employers want - problem solving, team working, communication and presentation.
Higher education provides the opportunity to make new friends, to live independently and to experience a whole range of new challenges and opportunities. Research shows that:
- Graduates have more careers options than non-graduates.
- Graduates enjoy accelerated promotion prospects.
- Graduates are less likely to be unemployed than non-graduates.
- Graduates are likely to earn more than non-graduates.
Recent evidence suggests that Edinburgh's graduates are highly sought after, making Edinburgh an attractive proposition for prospective students.
Tuition fees
Whether or not a student has to pay fees, and how much, depends on a number of factors, and the position differs for students from different parts of the UK, or from within or outside the EU.
For details please see fees and finance.
Living costs
The main costs incurred by students are accommodation, living costs, social life and in some cases transport.
It is not possible for us to say exactly how much a student will need to live on as this depends very much on their lifestyle, and will vary significantly from student to student.
See our useful estimates of typical living costs for more information.
This article was published on Jul 9, 2012