2025/26 tuition fees

View our 2025/26 tuition fees for home and international students. 

Home fees

 

International fees

Tuition fee variations

Many programmes last several years, and St Mary’s reserves the right to increase your tuition fees each year, reflecting the changes in costs of delivering your Programme, improving the educational services we provide to you, and any changes in government policy or regulation. Cost increases take account of matters such as increased staffing costs, the need to maintain and renew St Mary’s facilities (for example, buildings, IT and library facilities) and inflation. St Mary’s therefore reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually to recognise these changes.

Tuition fee increases for undergraduate Home students are subject to regulatory control by the UK Government. A tuition fee increase in any one year for returning or continuing Home students, whose programmes are subject to regulated or capped fees, shall not exceed the greater of:

1. 15% (fifteen percent) on the previous academic year’s tuition fee;
2. and the average percentage increase in the Consumer Prices Index which is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics, for the 12 months immediately preceding the decision to increase fees,

subject at all times to the tuition fees not exceeding any tuition fee cap imposed by Government from time to time.

A tuition fee increase in any one year for returning or continuing postgraduate and Overseas students, whose programmes are not subject to regulated or capped fees, shall not exceed the greater of:

1. 15% (fifteen percent) on the previous academic year’s tuition fee;
2. and the average percentage increase in the Consumer Prices Index which is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics, for the 12 months immediately preceding the decision to increase fees.

Where tuition fee increases are applied, St Mary’s will aim to give affected students no less than three months’ written notice before the start of the academic year to which the fee increase is intended to apply.

2025/26 Government announcement on tuition fee increases 

In November 2024, the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, announced that the Government will lift the cap on university tuition fees, allowing them to rise in line with inflation. This marks the first increase in over eight years and introduces significant changes. 

The proposal includes a 3.1% increase in tuition fees, aligned with Government policy. As a result, from September 2025, tuition fees for full-time domestic undergraduate students and domestic PGCE students will rise from the current £9,250 to £9,535. 

It was also announced that maintenance loans will increase by 3.1%, providing additional financial support for most students to help cover the higher costs. 

Why is this change happening? 

The increase in tuition fees reflects the Government’s response to rising costs faced by universities. These additional resources will provide crucial financial resources for the University, enabling us to continue investing in the student experience and delivering high-quality education. 

Further details are available in your Terms and Conditions document which have been updated to clarify the University’s position on fee increases.  

What does this mean for me? 

For new students expected to join us in 2025/26 academic year, the increased tuition fees will apply and you will receive the latest information from our Admissions team on your offer. This change supersedes any previous offer made by the University, and you will need to formally accept the updated terms. Further information is available in our Student Terms and Conditions (T&Cs).

For current full-time undergraduate home students, tuition fees will increase by £285 per year, rising from £9,250 to £9,535 from September 2025. 

If you have deferred your entry to the 2025/26 academic year, the increased tuition fees will apply. This change supersedes any previous offer made by the University, and you will need to formally accept the updated terms. 

Loan repayments 

The repayment threshold for undergraduate tuition fees remains fixed at salaries above £25,000. Repayments will continue to be calculated at 9% of your income above this threshold. While the overall amount repayable may increase due to higher fees, monthly repayments will remain the same unless your earnings increase. Any remaining loan balance will be written off after 40 years, meaning only higher earners who clear their balance within this period will pay more overall. 

Supporting you through this change 

We understand that this update may raise concerns, despite the increase in maintenance loans. The University is committed to supporting you through this transition. Our Student Funding Team is available to provide guidance on managing the increased costs, exploring financial aid options, and answering your questions. They also offer resources such as budgeting workshops and financial well-being support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)