Can you please tell me how much the application fees or application form costs in UK?
UK application fees vary by stage. For a student visa, you pay GBP 558 plus the Immigration Health Surcharge. UCAS charges GBP 28.50 for up to five undergraduate choices in the 2026/2027 cycle. Most postgraduate universities charge no separate application fee.
UK application costs depend entirely on what you are applying for - the visa, undergraduate university entry through UCAS, or postgraduate programs directly. Knowing exactly what you will need to pay at each stage helps you budget accurately from the start and avoids surprises when you are already committed to a program.
UK Student Visa Fees 2026
| Fee Category | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Student Visa application fee | GBP 558 | Mandatory for all international students studying a course longer than 6 months in the UK |
| Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) | GBP 1,035 per year | Paid upfront for the full duration of your visa when submitting your visa application online |
| Priority visa processing | GBP 250 additional (optional) | Reduces standard processing time from 3 weeks to 5 working days; useful for late applicants |
| Biometric enrolment | Included in the visa fee | Completed at a UKVI Application Service Centre in India during your visa appointment |
UK University Application Fees for Undergraduate and Postgraduate
| Application Type | Fee | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| UCAS (UK undergraduate, 2026/2027 cycle) | GBP 28.50 one-time fee | Covers all your UCAS applications in one cycle - up to 5 course choices at different universities |
| Direct postgraduate applications (most universities) | Free for the majority of programs | Most UK universities accept postgraduate applications at no cost through their own online portals |
| Postgraduate at selective universities | GBP 0 to GBP 75 per application where charged | A small number of universities charge a processing fee; check individual university portals to confirm |
| English language test (IELTS Academic) | Approximately Rs. 17,000 to Rs. 18,000 per attempt | Required for most UK applications; taken at British Council or IDP centres across India |
My Advice
Budget your total UK application costs carefully before committing: your student visa and IHS together will cost GBP 558 plus GBP 1,035 per year of your program - roughly GBP 1,593 for a 1-year Master's in the UK. This is often the single largest upfront cost beyond your university tuition deposit. For UCAS, the GBP 28.50 fee is exceptional value given it covers 5 university choices simultaneously, so use all 5 slots and apply to a genuine range of programs across different selectivity levels.
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