Costs, visa funds, English requirements, GREAT scholarships, a 10-step application roadmap and the Graduate visa.
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To study in the UK from Bangladesh you need an offer and a CAS from a licensed university, usually IELTS 6.0–6.5 (or an accepted alternative), and funds held for 28 consecutive days. Maintenance funds are £1,529 a month in London or £1,171 elsewhere for up to 9 months (rising to £1,570 and £1,203 for applications from 30 November 2026), plus the £558 visa fee and £776 health surcharge per year. A decision from outside the UK usually takes about 3 weeks. Typical tuition is £9,000–£38,000 a year.
Visa fees, funds and scholarship rules change. These figures were checked against GOV.UK and the British Council on 9 October 2026.
The monthly living-cost requirement rises from £1,529 to £1,570 in London and from £1,171 to £1,203 elsewhere, for applications made on or after that date.
Graduates who apply on or before 31 December 2026 get 2 years. From 1 January 2027 most get 18 months. PhD graduates get 3 years.
£10,000 towards tuition for eligible Bangladeshi students on selected one-year taught postgraduate courses.
| Where you will live | Before 30 Nov (a month) | From 30 Nov (a month) | 9 months, now | 9 months, from 30 Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £1,529 | £1,570 | £13,761 | £14,130 |
| Outside London | £1,171 | £1,203 | £10,539 | £10,827 |
Sources: GOV.UK; Statement of Changes HC 584 (3 September 2026). Add any unpaid first-year tuition shown on your CAS.
Many bachelor’s degrees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland take three years, and many taught master’s degrees take just one. A shorter course usually means lower living costs and an earlier start to your career. Scotland follows a different undergraduate structure, so check each course page.
Students also value the wide choice of subjects, the international classroom, research-led teaching, scholarships and the Graduate visa that can follow your studies.
Main intake. The widest choice of courses and the most scholarship options. Start preparing at least a year ahead.
Secondary intake. Available for selected courses only. A good option if you need extra time for IELTS or documents.
Limited intake. Offered on a small number of programmes. Check the university website for availability.
Not always. Some universities accept PTE, TOEFL, previous education taught in English or another approved test. The university decides whether a Medium of Instruction letter counts, so ask before you assume.
| Cost | In pounds | Approx. in taka (৳165 per £1) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s tuition (a year) | £11,400–£38,000 | ৳18.8–62.7 lakh |
| Master’s tuition (a year) | £9,000–£30,000 | ৳14.9–49.5 lakh |
| Living outside London (a month) | £900–£1,300 | ৳1.5–2.1 lakh |
| Living in London (a month) | £1,300–£1,400 | ৳2.1–2.3 lakh |
| Student visa fee | £558 | ৳92,000 |
| Health surcharge (a year) | £776 | ৳1.28 lakh |
Taka figures use about ৳165 per £1 (late October 2026). Rates move every day. Other first-year costs include the TB test, flights and an accommodation deposit.
Many first-year students plan roughly ৳30–70 lakh, and more for expensive courses or London. Compare the total first-year cost, not only tuition.
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How it works: living costs of £1,100 a month outside London or £1,400 in London; the £558 visa fee; the health surcharge of £776 a year, charged for the whole visa (a 1-year course gets about 16 months of visa, so £1,164); and about £1,500 of one-off costs such as the TB test, flights and a deposit. Visa money assumes no tuition is paid yet and uses the monthly rate that applies today. Converted at ৳165 per £1.
£10,000 towards tuition for one-year taught postgraduate courses. You need a Bangladeshi passport, permanent residence in Bangladesh, an undergraduate degree and the university’s English requirement. You apply through the university. Participating universities for 2026–27 are Cranfield, Leeds Arts, Keele, Manchester, Ulster, East Anglia, Glasgow, Hull and Portsmouth. Deadlines differ by university.
Many universities run their own merit awards and discounts. Check the international scholarships page of every university on your shortlist and apply early.
Accommodation, food, visa costs and other expenses are still yours to cover. Plan your budget as if the award were a bonus.
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