Cost of Living 2026/27
Please find below the cost of living figures for 2026-27 for the following students:
- Undergraduate
- LLB Accelerated Professional graduate
- Postgraduate
- Vet (Year 1-3)
- Vet (Year 4)
- Vet (Year 5)
We expect the students' living costs to be roughly in line with the figures we have supplied above. Requests for additional funds will be considered only on an exceptional and case by case basis by the US Student Support Team: Requests for Lending over the Published Maximum Policy
Please note that the origination fees below are based of full COST OF ATTENDANCE ABOVE borrowing Sub, Unsub, Plus Loans. If a percentage of private loans are taken instead of federal loans, then this figure will be reduced accordingly.
Undergraduate Students
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (UG) 2026-27 MAXIMUM YEARLY BORROWING AMOUNT LISTED BELOW THOUGH NO REQUIREMENT TO BORROW ALL! PLEASE BORROW AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU REQUIRE.
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Weekly Living Cost Category |
Weekly |
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Total Academic Year (£ GBP) |
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Rent |
210 |
36* |
7560 |
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Utilities: inc. mobile phone |
75 |
36 |
2700 |
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Food |
85 |
36 |
3060 |
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Daily Travel Expenses |
45 |
36 |
1620 |
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Books/Computer Equip |
40 |
36 |
1440 |
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Personal Expenses |
80 |
36 |
2880 |
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Additional Yearly Living Costs |
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Visa Costs (First Yr 2026-27 students only) |
524 |
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Healthcare Costs (IHS) (First Yr 2026-27 students only) 4yr course @ £776 p/yr plus £338 |
3442 |
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2 Flights home per year allowance |
2500 |
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FINAL COST OF LIVING TOTAL BORROWING FOR YEAR 2026-27 |
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UG FIRST YR NON-LEGACY / NEW 26-27 START |
£25,726 |
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UG CONTINUING LEGACY STUDENTS 2nd, 3rd, 4th yr of study |
£21,760 |
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UG CONTINUING NON-LEGACY / NEW FED LOANS 2nd, 3rd, 4th yr of study |
£21,760 |
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UG FIRST YR INDEPENDENT STUDENT |
£25,726 |
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UG CONTINUING / NON-FIRST YEAR INDEPENDENT STUDENT (FEDERAL LOANS TO SUB/UNSUB MAX THEN PRIVATE) 2nd, 3rd, 4th yr of study |
£21,760 |
*Undergraduate academic year is 36 weeks standard.
** Federal Student Aid - Legacy students; continuing 25-26 Univ of Glasgow students enrolled on an eligible programme; receiving Federal Student Aid on/before 30 June 2026; retaining current eligibility for a period of up to three years; no breaks in study and no changes to course of study.
LLB Accelerated Professional Graduate Students
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LLB ACCELERATED PROFESSIONAL (2YR GRAD PROGRAMME) 2026-27 MAXIMUM YEARLY BORROWING AMOUNT LISTED BELOW THOUGH NO REQUIREMENT TO BORROW ALL! PLEASE BORROW AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU REQUIRE
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Weekly Living Cost Category |
Weekly |
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Total Academic Year (£ GBP) |
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Rent |
210 |
36* |
7560 |
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Utilities: inc. mobile phone |
75 |
36 |
2700 |
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Food |
85 |
36 |
3060 |
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Daily Travel Expenses |
45 |
36 |
1620 |
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Books/Computer Equip |
40 |
36 |
1440 |
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Personal Expenses |
80 |
36 |
2880 |
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Additional Yearly Living Costs |
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Visa Costs (First Yr 2026-27 students only) |
524 |
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Healthcare Costs (IHS) (First Yr 2026-27 students only) 2yr course @ £776 p/yr plus £338) |
1890 |
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2 Flights home per year allowance |
2500 |
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FINAL COST OF LIVING TOTAL BORROWING FOR YEAR 2026-27 |
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LLB PROF FIRST YR NON-LEGACY / NEW 26-27 START |
£24,174 |
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LLB PROF CONT. LEGACY STUDENTS Yr 2 |
£21,760 |
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*LLB Academic year is 36 weeks standard.
** Federal Student Aid - Legacy students; continuing 25-26 Univ of Glasgow students enrolled on an eligible programme; receiving Federal Student Aid on/before 30 June 2026; retaining current eligibility for a period of up to three years; no breaks in study and no changes to course of study.
Postgraduate Students
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POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS 2026-27 MAXIMUM YEARLY BORROWING AMOUNT LISTED BELOW THOUGH NO REQUIREMENT TO BORROW ALL! PLEASE BORROW AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU REQUIRE
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Weekly Living Cost Category |
Weekly |
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Total Academic Year (£ GBP) |
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Rent |
210 |
52* |
10920 |
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Utilities: inc. mobile phone |
75 |
52 |
3900 |
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Food |
85 |
52 |
4420 |
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Daily Travel Expenses |
45 |
52 |
2340 |
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Books/Computer Equip |
40 |
52 |
2080 |
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Personal Expenses |
80 |
52 |
4160 |
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Additional Yearly Living Costs |
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Visa Costs (First Yr 2026-27 students only) |
524 |
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Healthcare Costs (IHS) (First Yr 2026-27): PGT Masters 1yr course @ £776 p/yr plus £338) |
1114 |
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Healthcare Costs (IHS) (First Yr 2026-27): PGT 2yr International Masters @ £776 p/yr plus £338) |
1890 |
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Healthcare Costs (IHS) (First Yr 2026-27): PHD 4yr @ £776 p/yr plus £338) |
3442 |
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2 Flights home per year allowance |
2500 |
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FINAL COST OF LIVING TOTAL BORROWING FOR YEAR 2026-27 |
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YEAR 1 PGT MASTERS STUDENT: NEW 26-27 START |
£31,958 |
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YEAR 1 PGT INTERNATIONAL MASTERS YEAR 1: NEW 26-27 START |
£32,734 |
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CONTINUING PGT INTERNATIONAL MASTERS YEAR 2 |
£30,320 |
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YEAR 1 PHD RESEARCH STUDENT |
£34,286 |
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CONTINUING PHD STUDENT |
£30,320 |
*Postgraduate academic year is 52 weeks standard.
** Federal Student Aid - Legacy students; continuing 25-26 Univ of Glasgow students enrolled on an eligible programme; receiving Federal Student Aid on/before 30 June 2026; retaining current eligibility for a period of up to three years; no breaks in study and no changes to course of study.
Veterinary Students - Year 1, 2 and 3
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VETERINARY YEAR 1, YEAR 2, YEAR 3 2026-27 MAXIMUM YEARLY BORROWING AMOUNT LISTED BELOW THOUGH NO REQUIREMENT TO BORROW ALL! PLEASE BORROW AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU REQUIRE
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Weekly Living Cost Category |
Weekly |
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Total Academic Year (£ GBP) |
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Rent |
210 |
44* |
9240 |
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Utilities: inc. mobile phone |
75 |
44 |
3300 |
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Food |
85 |
44 |
3740 |
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Daily Travel Expenses |
45 |
44 |
1980 |
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Books/Computer Equip |
40 |
44 |
2200 |
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Personal Expenses |
80 |
44 |
3520 |
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Additional Yearly Living Costs |
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Visa Costs (First Yr 2026-27 students only) |
524 |
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Healthcare Costs (IHS) (First Yr 2026-27 students only) 5yr course @ £776 p/yr plus £338 |
4218 |
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2 Flights home per year allowance |
2500 |
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FINAL COST OF LIVING TOTAL BORROWING FOR YEAR 2026-27 |
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FIRST YEAR VET NON-LEGACY / NEW 26-27 START |
£31,222 |
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CONTINUING VET LEGACY STUDENTS 2nd Year, 3rd Year |
£26,480 |
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VET CONTINUING NON-LEGACY 2nd Year, 3rd Year |
£26,480 |
*Vet Yr 1, 2, 3 academic year is 44 weeks standard.
** Federal Student Aid - Legacy students; continuing 25-26 Univ of Glasgow students enrolled on an eligible programme; receiving Federal Student Aid on/before 30 June 2026; retaining current eligibility for a period of up to three years; no breaks in study and no changes to course of study.
COURSE NOTE: EMS being carried out in all years; 10 weeks combined during Year 1 & Year 2 to be completed by Easter in Year 2. Thereafter, 20 weeks is required in Year 3 to Year 5 (combined), and out of these 20 weeks, 8 of them must be during final year. Cost of living includes additional amount to cover equipment costs & additional travel costs during EMS Placement.
Veterinary Students - Year 4
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VETERINARY STUDENTS: YEAR 4 ONLY 2026-27 (ADDITIONAL WEEKS DUE TO YEAR 5 COMMENCING IN SUMMER OF YEAR 4) MAXIMUM YEARLY BORROWING AMOUNT LISTED BELOW THOUGH NO REQUIREMENT TO BORROW ALL! PLEASE BORROW AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU REQUIRE
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Weekly Living Cost Category |
Weekly |
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Total Academic Year (£ GBP) |
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Rent |
210 |
52* |
10920 |
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Utilities: inc. mobile phone |
75 |
52 |
3900 |
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Food |
85 |
52 |
4420 |
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Daily Travel Expenses |
45 |
52 |
2340 |
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Books/Computer Equip |
50 |
52 |
2600 |
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Personal Expenses |
80 |
52 |
4160 |
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Additional Yearly Living Costs |
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2 Flights home per year allowance |
2500 |
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***Additional Costs associated with Year 4 Course/commencement of Year 5 |
2200 |
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FINAL COST OF LIVING TOTAL BORROWING FOR YEAR 2026-27 |
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CONTINUING VET LEGACY STUDENTS Year 4 |
£33,040 |
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VET CONTINUING NON-LEGACY Year 4 |
£33,040 |
*Vet Yr 4 academic year is 52 weeks standard.
** Federal Student Aid - Legacy students; continuing 25-26 Univ of Glasgow students enrolled on an eligible programme; receiving Federal Student Aid on/before 30 June 2026; retaining current eligibility for a period of up to three years; no breaks in study and no changes to course of study.
*** 4th Year Veterinary students course completes end of Apr, however, students immediately commence 5th year at this time. Therefore, Cost of Living Allowance for 4th Year is based on 52 weeks to provide through to the new academic loan year (September). Cost of living includes additional amount for Veterinary students to cover equipment costs/extra travel costs on placements etc.
COURSE NOTE: EMS being carried out in all years; 10 weeks combined during Year 1 & Year 2 to be completed by Easter in Year 2. Thereafter, 20 weeks is required in Year 3 to Year 5 (combined), and out of these 20 weeks, 8 of them must be during final year. Cost of living includes additional amount to cover equipment costs & additional travel costs during EMS Placement.
Veterinary Students - Year 5
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VETERINARY STUDENTS: YEAR 5 ONLY 2026-27 MAXIMUM YEARLY BORROWING AMOUNT LISTED BELOW THOUGH NO REQUIREMENT TO BORROW ALL! PLEASE BORROW AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU REQUIRE
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Weekly Living Cost Category |
Weekly |
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Total Academic Year (£ GBP) |
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Rent |
210 |
36* |
7560 |
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Utilities: inc. mobile phone |
75 |
36 |
2700 |
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Food |
85 |
36 |
3060 |
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Daily Travel Expenses |
45 |
36 |
1620 |
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Books/Computer Equip |
50 |
36 |
1800 |
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Personal Expenses |
80 |
36 |
2880 |
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Additional Yearly Living Costs |
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2 Flights home per year allowance |
2500 |
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***Additional Costs associated with Year 4 Course/commencement of Year 5 |
2200 |
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FINAL COST OF LIVING TOTAL BORROWING FOR YEAR 2026-27 |
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CONTINUING VET LEGACY STUDENTS Year 5 |
£24,320 |
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VET CONTINUING NON-LEGACY Year 5 |
£24,320 |
*Vet Yr 5 academic year is 36 weeks standard.
** Federal Student Aid - Legacy students; continuing 25-26 Univ of Glasgow students enrolled on an eligible programme; receiving Federal Student Aid on/before 30 June 2026; retaining current eligibility for a period of up to three years; no breaks in study and no changes to course of study.
*** 4th Year Veterinary students course completes end of Apr, however, students immediately commence 5th year at this time. Therefore, Cost of Living Allowance for 4th Year is based on 52 weeks to provide through to the new academic loan year (September). Cost of living includes additional amount for Veterinary students to cover equipment costs/extra travel costs on placements etc.
COURSE NOTE: EMS being carried out in all years; 10 weeks combined during Year 1 & Year 2 to be completed by Easter in Year 2. Thereafter, 20 weeks is required in Year 3 to Year 5 (combined), and out of these 20 weeks, 8 of them must be during final year. Cost of living includes additional amount to cover equipment costs & additional travel costs during EMS Placement