Important changes to tuition fees from 2026/27

In October 2025, the UK government announced that from 2026 tuition fees and maintenance loans in England will increase every year in line with inflation, and we are now able to confirm our fees for the next academic year.

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What this means for you 

Our tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year will be as follows:

  • Full-time student fees will rise by £255 a year to £9790
  • Full-time accelerated course fees will rise by £310 a year to £11,750
  • Part-time student fees will rise by £190 a year to £7335
  • Students studying abroad for 30 weeks or more, including those in receipt of a Turing grant, will pay £1468 a year - an increase of £38.

This change affects:

  • Current undergraduate students (including suspended and repeating students) who are due to continue their studies or repeat a module in the 2026/27 academic year

The tuition fee increase will not impact:

  • Foundation year students in the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences
  • Students who are due to graduate in the 2025/26 academic year
  • Postgraduate students
  • International students.

These changes are in line with universities across England.

What will happen in future academic years?

Fees will rise in line with inflation in the 2027/28 academic year. For the years following this, the government will need further legislation. We will keep all students informed as and when we are able to provide information.

Why has this decision been made? 

The government has set out aims to ensure that university remains accessible for all through increased financial support for students, whilst also ensuring financial stability for the sector to allow us to continue to deliver high-quality courses.  

If you would like to read more about the UK government’s plan for education, you can read the full Post-16 Education and Skills white paper.

Support available for all students 

We understand that this can be an unsettling time, so if you do require any further information or guidance, please speak to a member of the MySurrey Hive team. We also have information about financial support available to students on MySurrey website if you would like to explore wider options to support your studies.

If you require further support, please do reach out to our Centre for Wellbeing team or you can contact the Students' Union for independent advice and support.