Tuition
£22,000 – £30,000 a year for international students.
UK · Public university
Education Loan for University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham in Birmingham is known for engineering, business, life sciences. Here's what a 1-year master's costs Indian students in rupees, how much you'll likely borrow, and which loan routes fit.
- Total ≈ ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh
- Tuition £22,000 – £30,000 a year
- Typical loan ₹34 lakh – ₹54 lakh
- Lenders compared for your profile
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How much does University of Birmingham cost, and how much loan do I need?
A 1-year master's at University of Birmingham costs about ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of £22,000 – £30,000 a year, living costs of about £14,052 a year in Birmingham, plus one-time visa and travel costs. Most students borrow ₹34 lakh – ₹54 lakh. The exact amount depends on your program's cost sheet, scholarships and family savings.
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University of Birmingham at a glance
- Location
- Birmingham, UK
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Engineering, business, life sciences
- Tuition (international)
- £22,000 – £30,000 a year
- Typical master's length
- 1 year
- Planning exchange rate
- £1 ≈ ₹127
Cost in rupees
Total cost of a master's at University of Birmingham
Planning rate, rounded from mid-2026 market levels — we recalculate with the live rate. Tuition varies by program — use your offer letter's figure.
What's included
How these figures are worked out
Living costs
£14,052 a year — £1,171 a month — the UKVI living-cost amount outside London (12 months).
One-time costs
₹3 lakh – ₹4.5 lakh: student visa fee, Immigration Health Surcharge, flights, deposits and setup.
Exchange rate
£1 ≈ ₹127. A 5% move in the rupee changes the total by about ₹2.7 lakh.
Loan plan
Funding a master's at University of Birmingham
Our view
Which loan route fits
At this cost an unsecured loan from a private bank or NBFC is often enough, if the co-applicant's income supports it. International lenders such as Prodigy Finance support many postgraduate programs at well-known universities; check whether this program is covered.
For the visa: show tuition fees (minus anything already paid) plus living costs of £1,529 a month in London or £1,171 elsewhere, for up to 9 months, held for 28 consecutive days — or an education loan letter from an eligible lender.
Repayment
EMI on a ₹44 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost. EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Loan steps after your University of Birmingham admit
- 01
Get the cost sheet
Download University of Birmingham's cost of attendance for your program, or use the figure on your offer letter.
- 02
Pick 2–3 lenders
We match your profile with a secured option, an unsecured option and, if relevant, an international lender.
- 03
Sanction letter
Get the sanction in time for your CAS and visa funds check.
- 04
Disbursement
Tuition is paid directly to University of Birmingham; living costs go to your account or forex card.
FAQs
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About ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh for a 1-year master's, including tuition (£22,000 – £30,000 a year), living costs and one-time costs, at £1 ≈ ₹127.
Lenders fund the cost of attendance minus any margin money. With collateral you can usually borrow most of the ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh; unsecured limits depend on the lender's university list and your co-applicant's income.
Often yes, from private banks and NBFCs if the university is on their list and the co-applicant's income is strong.
About ₹59,371 a month over 10 years at 10.5%, after the moratorium.
Show tuition fees (minus anything already paid) plus living costs of £1,529 a month in London or £1,171 elsewhere, for up to 9 months, held for 28 consecutive days — or an education loan letter from an eligible lender.
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