Fees and costs
Information about
tuition fees and any additional costs
for new and returning students.
Funding for undergraduate students
Find out what funding options are available to support you during your studies
As an undergraduate at Plymouth, there are plenty of funding options available, including tuition fee loans, living cost loans, scholarships, bursaries and support funds.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the
Student Financial Support Team
.
Tuition fee loans
At the University of Plymouth, all Home (UK) and EU students are able to apply for a tuition fee loan equivalent to their fee.
The tuition fees specific to a course or programme are shown in the Fees, costs and funding section of each undergraduate course and postgraduate programme web page.
You may also find useful information on https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
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Living cost loans
Home (UK) students are eligible to apply for a living cost loan (also called maintenance loans) if you’re studying full time. This is to help towards your day-to-day spending such as food, travel and accommodation.
In 2025/26 the maximum annual loan available will be:
- Students living at home £8,877
- Students living away from home £10,544
- Students who are eligible for benefits and living at parental home £10,473
- Students who are eligible for benefits living away from parental home £12,019
You won’t have to repay your tuition fee or living costs loans until you graduate and earn over £25,000 a year. This figure is updated in April every year. You will pay 9% of everything you earn above the £25,000 threshold. If you haven’t repaid the loan 40 years after you left the University, any remaining debt will be written off.
Living cost loans: living at home rates 2025/26
| Annual household income | Repayable living cost loan |
|---|---|
| £25,000 or less | £8,877 |
| £30,000 | £8,132 |
| £35,000 | £7,387 |
| £40,000 | £6,642 |
| £42,875 | £6,214 |
| £45,000 | £5,897 |
| £50,000 | £5,152 |
| £55,000 | £4,407 |
| £58,349 and over | £3,907 |
Living cost loans: living away from home rates 2025/26
| Annual household income | Repayable living cost loan |
|---|---|
| £25,000 or less | £10,544 |
| £30,000 | £9,791 |
| £35,000 | £9,038 |
| £40,000 | £8,285 |
| £42,875 | £7,852 |
| £45,000 | £7,532 |
| £50,000 | £6,779 |
| £55,000 | £6,026 |
| £60,000 | £5,273 |
| £62,377 and over | £4,915 |
Additional funding
Scholarships, bursaries and support funds
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Scholarships
At Plymouth, there are a number of scholarships available to undergraduate students
Bursaries and support funds
If you’re experiencing financial hardship due to extra costs, unexpected health issues or other factors, there may be bursaries and support funds that can help you.
Supporting students with the cost of living
The cost of living in the UK has risen faster than household income, meaning that most people will have less to spend on essential goods and services. This is an ongoing situation that is likely to affect everyone in some way.
The University provides advice and guidance and has a range of services, facilities and offers to help students with rising everyday costs.
