Tuition fees: Scottish students
The tuition fee you pay will vary depending on your fee status and your programme.
For many applicants, your fee status is the same as your current country of residence. However, not all cases are this straightforward. We use the information you provide on your application to determine your fee status, and will confirm this with you after you submit your application.
"My home is in Scotland and I am studying in Scotland."
If the above statement applies to you then you will probably be classified as a Scottish or "Home" student for fee purposes.
Irish nationals who are living in the Common Travel Area of the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and Internationals with Indefinite Leave to remain status can also qualify for home fee status.
Who will pay my tuition fees?
You can apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid in full, providing you meet their residence conditions. You must apply to SAAS every year to ensure your fees are paid.
SAAS also confirms the tuition fee for Scottish students.
Tuition fees 2023/24
| Tuition fees for students from Scotland | Cost per year |
| Standard cost | £1,820 |
| Compulsory work placement and language abroad year | £910 |
| Outgoing international exchange* | £1,820 |
| Law: Graduate entry accelerated (M115, M900) (LLB) | £10,560 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery: Graduate entry | £33,500 |
*Home undergraduate students undertaking an exchange for a semester/year will continue to pay their normal tuition fees at Glasgow and will not be charged fees by the overseas institution.
Part-time fees
| Students domiciled in Scotland | |||
| 30 credits* | £455 | 80 credits | £1,213 |
| 40 credits | £607 | 90 credits | £1,365 |
| 50 credits | £758 | 100 credits | £1,517 |
| 60 credits | £910 | 110 credits | £1,668 |
| 70 credits | £1,062 | 119 credits** | £1,805 |
* minimum fundable credits by SAAS
** maximum fundable credits by SAAS
Additional fees, exceptions and notes
The following additional fees are applicable:
- Examinations-only students pay the registration fee of £170
- The exceptions to standard fees listed are correct at the time of going to press. However, you should check the fee level applicable to your course of study at the time of your admission.
- Fees quoted are for new entrants. Different fees may apply to some continuing students. Full-time fee may increase annually when the annual standard fee changes.
- Special fees apply to members of staff undertaking part-time study. Details may be obtained from: Tuition fees for members of staff
- Students who are eligible by virtue of previous attendances to sit degree examinations must enter for the examinations at the normal registration period at the beginning of the session and pay a registration fee of £170.
- Late fees are charged at 3% with a minimum charge of £5. Late fees will not be charged to sponsors.
Tuition fees 2024/25
| Tuition fees for students from Scotland | Cost per year |
| Standard cost | £1,820 |
| Compulsory work placement and language abroad year | £910 |
| Outgoing international exchange* | £1,820 |
| Law: Graduate entry accelerated (M115, M900) (LLB) | £11,130 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery: Graduate entry | £35,175 |
*Home undergraduate students undertaking an exchange for a semester/year will continue to pay their normal tuition fees at Glasgow and will not be charged fees by the overseas institution.
Part-time fees
| Students domiciled in Scotland | |||
| 30 credits* | £455 | 80 credits | £1,213 |
| 40 credits | £607 | 90 credits | £1,365 |
| 50 credits | £758 | 100 credits | £1,517 |
| 60 credits | £910 | 110 credits | £1,668 |
| 70 credits | £1,062 | 119 credits** | £1,805 |
* minimum fundable credits by SAAS
** maximum fundable credits by SAAS
Additional fees, exceptions and notes
The following additional fees are applicable:
- The exceptions to standard fees listed are correct at the time of going to press. However, you should check the fee level applicable to your course of study at the time of your admission.
- Fees quoted are for new entrants. Different fees may apply to some continuing students. Full-time fee may increase annually when the annual standard fee changes.
- Special fees apply to members of staff undertaking part-time study. Details may be obtained from: Tuition fees for members of staff
- Students who are eligible by virtue of previous attendances to sit degree examinations must enter for the examinations at the normal registration period at the beginning of the session and pay a registration fee of £170.
- Late fees are charged at 3% with a minimum charge of £5. Late fees will not be charged to sponsors.
SAAS Funding
The Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) pays tuition fees to the University for eligible Scottish domiciled students. You may also be eligible for cost of living support from SAAS.
You must apply for payment of your fees to SAAS before the start of each year of your programme of study.
If you do not apply for SAAS funding or SAAS determine that you are ineligible then you will become personally liable for your fees.
Apply for funding
Apply as early as possible. Do not wait for exam results or a firm offer.
- Apply online via the SAAS website from April onwards
- Submit your application by 30 June to ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course
Your student loan
- If you have applied for a student loan, SAAS will send this information electronically to the Student Loans Company (SLC).
- The SLC will set up your loan account and send you a payment schedule to tell you how and when they will pay your loan.
- You should normally expect to receive your payment schedule about six weeks before the start of your course.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of Glasgow offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to incoming students, ordinarily resident in Scotland, who may face financial difficulties in taking up their place to study.
Undergraduate Talent Scholarships
The University of Glasgow offers around 50 Undergraduate Talent Scholarships to support students ordinarily resident in Scotland, who could face financial difficulties in taking up their place to study at the University The value of each scholarship is typically £1,500 p.a. for each year of the degree programme.
Travel Bursaries
The University of Glasgow offers travel bursaries to assist with public transport travel costs, to support undergraduate students who could face financial difficulties in taking up their place to study at the University. The value of the bursary is 50% of your monthly public transport travel costs to get to University, up to a maximum value of £50 per month.
Scholarships Database
Search our database for more scholarships and bursaries.
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