Living costs
It’s important to be prepared for the costs of living here. The table below is a rough guide to indicate what students might typically spend per month while studying at Brunel University of London.
Our guide will help you plan ahead and budget accordingly, so you know exactly what you need to cover your costs. Your living expenses may vary depending on your personal spending habits.
Typical monthly expenses | |
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| Accommodation (on campus)* |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £690-£1,094 |
| Average cost per month for a postgraduate student | £690-£1,094 (single room) - £1,250 (couple's flat) |
| Accommodation (off campus, not including bills) |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £500-£930 |
| Average cost per month for a postgraduate student | £500-£930 |
| Bills (off campus) |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £100 plus |
| Average cost per month for a postgraduate student | £100 plus |
| Mobile phone |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £40 |
| Average cost per month for a postgraduate student | £41 |
| Food and groceries |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £160 |
| Average cost per month for a postgraduate student | £160 |
| Travel |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £40 |
| Average cost per month for a postgraduate student | £40 |
| Study costs (books and equipment) |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £15 |
| Average cost per month for a postgraduate student | £140 |
| Clothes |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £40 |
| Average cost per month for a postgraduate student | £70 |
| Hobbies |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £30 |
| Average cost per month for a postgraduate student | £20 |
| Social activities |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £110 |
| Average cost per month for a postgraduate student | £140 |
| TOTAL (approximate figures) |
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| Average cost per month for an undergraduate student | £1,725 |
Typical monthly expenses
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Average cost per month for an undergraduate student |
Average cost per month for a postgraduate student |
| Accommodation (on campus)* |
£690-£1,094 |
£690-£1,094 (single room) - £1,250 (couple's flat) |
| Accommodation (off campus, not including bills) |
£500-£930 |
£500-£930 |
| Bills (off campus) |
£100 plus |
£100 plus |
| Mobile phone |
£40 |
£41 |
| Food and groceries |
£160 |
£160 |
| Travel |
£40 |
£40 |
| Study costs (books and equipment) |
£15 |
£140 |
| Clothes |
£40 |
£70 |
| Hobbies |
£30 |
£20 |
| Social activities |
£110 |
£140 |
| TOTAL (approximate figures) |
£1,725 |
* All monthly utility, Wi-Fi, basic insurance and bedding costs are included in accommodation fees.
When you apply for a Student visa, you must currently show that you can afford living costs of £1,483 for each month of your course.
See here for the most up-to-date accommodation charges.