The international tuition fee for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire ranges from ₹11.27L- ₹18.03L per year.

The tuition fees range will vary depending on the level and duration of the degree.

The bachelor’s degree courses at the University of Bedfordshire are of 3 years. Master’s degree courses at the University of Bedfordshire are usually 1 year but can extend to 2 years for MBA and other master’s courses with placement.

Most bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes at the University of Bedfordshire cost less than other universities offering similar programs. Courses which are mostly theoretical, such as Economics or Literature, have lower tuition fees costing in the range of ₹13L-₹15L per year.

Some popular programs with higher return on investment (ROI), such as MBA and LLM, are a bit more expensive, costing anywhere from ₹15L-₹18L per year.

Programmes in Dentistry and Medicine also fall in the above range due to their practical aspects, which require advanced learning and teaching resources, such as high-tech laboratories and workshops.

Though the average annual tuition fees in the UK can be around ₹22L, the University of Bedfordshire stands out as a highly cost-effective option for obtaining a top-tier MBA and other recognized degrees.

The University of Bedfordshire has five campuses. Luton is considered the main campus. According to the available data, the monthly cost of living in Luton comes to roughly ₹69K (without rent).

Living in Luton is much more affordable than in other places in the UK. Luton is only an hour and a half drive from London and costs ~33% less than the city.

However, these costs can vary depending on whether you live on or off campus.

If you choose to live on-campus, most basic utilities, including water, gas, electricity, internet and laundry, are covered under your rent. You can easily access the library, labs, sports centres and other facilities.

Since the Luton campus is in the heart of the town, it’s easier to access the rest and have an active social life.

As for off-campus living, due to the university’s exceptional location, there are many student-friendly apartments nearby. You can opt for a studio, single-bedroom, or 3-4 bedroom shared apartment. Sharing with two or more individuals will certainly cost you less.

But, rent alone does not usually cover bills while living off-campus and there will be additional expenses. One major expense will be groceries, if you cook at home. This, however, will cost much lower compared to eating out regularly.

If you don’t prefer cooking at home, you can access several restaurants that serve Indian, Thai, Greek and English cuisines at reasonable prices around the campus. The university also has a few good cafes and restaurants on its premises.

Remember, food is much more affordable at local eateries and canteens than at restaurants and cafes.

Certain charges such as the Immigration health surcharge (IHS), Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) and other miscellaneous expenses are normally included in your visa fees that cost ~₹37,207.

A Return on Investment, commonly known as ROI, demonstrates that the money invested in the university will, over time, create a return on that investment.

An easy way to calculate ROI for your course is to compare the tuition fee with the average salary and career prospects.

Most courses at the University of Bedfordshire produce a 2X return on your investment. ROI for courses like MBA is always on the higher side.

As per 6figr (a career platform), graduates of the University of Bedfordshire earn ₹22L on average and work full-time at popular firms such as the NHS, Crossrail, Marks & Spencer, and the Financial Times.

With the university’s excellent course structure and modules, there is a huge scope for career advancement and higher salaries.

The UK government permits international students to work 20 hours a week on a student visa. The minimum wage in the UK is between ₹534 to ₹1,055 per hour, depending on your age.

The average salary for part-time jobs in Luton is ₹16L per year, which can help with living and studying costs.

Luton mainly has opportunities in IT and engineering departments, but getting part-time jobs in sales, administration, and general assistantship is easy.

Though most part-time jobs pay fairly, experts recommend freelancing to earn higher. You can look for freelance writing and designing opportunities on LinkedIn, Indeed or Reed.

Part-time job vacancies are also regularly updated on the University of Bedfordshire’s career and placement page.

The University of Bedfordshire offers a scholarship of ~₹1L to all international students in the first year of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

If you’re an International student at the University of Bedfordshire progressing to a higher level degree, you will be awarded a scholarship of ~₹1.5L in the first year of the new course.

The university gives students who pay their tuition on time an extra ~₹5K off.

No additional applications are required for these scholarships.

Apart from these university-specific scholarships, you can also apply for other popular UK scholarships, such as the GREAT or Commonwealth scholarships, that can fully fund your education.