How much can I expect to pay per year for tuition and living expenses at the University of Glasgow or University of Edinburgh, after receiving a scholarship?
After a typical scholarship, expect roughly GBP 15,000 to GBP 30,000 a year in tuition at Glasgow or Edinburgh, plus living costs of GBP 15,000 to GBP 26,000 at Glasgow, and around GBP 18,552 a year at Edinburgh, where the India Merit Scholarship alone cuts tuition by GBP 5,000.
Your after-scholarship cost at Glasgow or Edinburgh depends heavily on your course and which specific scholarship you receive, but most postgraduate students land in a broadly similar overall range.
Typical Yearly Costs After a Scholarship
| Item | Edinburgh | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition after scholarship | roughly GBP 15,000 to GBP 30,000 | roughly GBP 15,000 to GBP 30,000 |
| Living costs | about GBP 18,552 a year, or GBP 13,914 for 39 weeks | roughly GBP 15,000 to GBP 26,000 a year |
| Example India-specific scholarship | India Merit Scholarship, GBP 5,000 off tuition | India-specific scholarships also available |
What Affects Your Final Number
- Course type: science and engineering postgraduate tuition typically runs higher than arts and social sciences.
- Accommodation choice: university halls versus private shared housing changes your living cost significantly.
- Scholarship stacking: some students combine a university scholarship with an external award to cut costs further.
My Advice
Apply for university-specific India scholarships as soon as you accept your offer, since amounts like Edinburgh's GBP 5,000 India Merit Scholarship are awarded on a rolling or competitive basis. Also build your visa budget around the higher end of the living-cost range, since actual city costs regularly exceed the official minimum.
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