Durham University Confirms Rise in Tuition Fees for 25/26
By Lily Gershon and William Milne
Durham University has confirmed a rise in tuition fees for the academic year 25/26.
These changes are expected to come into effect from 1st August 2025, meaning full-time UK undergraduate students will be expected to pay £9,535 per year, an increase of £285.
In an email to students, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), Tony Fawcett said: “I can confirm that from academic year 2025/26 Durham University will adopt tuition fees at the new rate of £9,535 per year for new and returning undergraduate students paying tuition fees at the home rate.
If you spend a year on placement during the academic year 2025/26, your tuition fee will be £1,905. If you spend a year abroad, your tuition fee will be £1,430.”
These changes are expected to come into effect from 1st August 2025, meaning full-time UK undergraduate students will be expected to pay £9,535 per year, an increase of £285
This follows the UK Government’s proposal of increased tuition fees for UK students studying in England on 4th November 2024.
Durham University have also confirmed that for English undergraduate students living outside of London, the maintenance loan will increase by 3.1% or £317 to £10,544 per year.
Durham University reiterated their commitment to support students through the Durham Grant Scheme, stating: “We recently announced that we are increasing the Durham Grant Scheme by a further 1.9% in the academic year 2025/26. The Durham Grant is one of the most generous schemes in the sector. This year we have been able to support even more students through the scheme by broadening the eligibility criteria.”
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