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Northumbria University fees for Indian students vary by programme and intake. For 2026/27, postgraduate tuition starts at £19,850 (INR 25.91 lakh) and goes up to £24,500 (INR 31.97 lakh). Undergraduate fees range from £19,850 to £21,500 per year, while the MSc Data Science costs £21,500 (INR 28.06 lakh).

Living costs in Newcastle are estimated at £1,113 (INR 1.45 lakh) per month. Northumbria’s City Campus is located in central Newcastle, and students should compare university accommodation first before considering private housing, where rent, bills, deposits, lease terms, and commuting costs can vary.

• Advanced Practice routes: £24,500 (INR 31.97 lakh) per year
• January 2027 deposit: £5,500 (INR 7.18 lakh)
• South Asian PG scholarship: £3,000 (INR 3.92 lakh) for eligible students
• Representative MSc International Project Management: INR 46.32 - 48.14 lakh for the first year, including tuition, one-year visa costs and 12 months of living expenses

The September 2027 fee schedule has not yet been published, so the current figures should be used for comparison and budgeting rather than as a confirmed forecast.

Note: INR conversions use 1 British pound sterling (GBP) = INR 130.51, on 26 August 2026.

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Northumbria University Tuition Fees by Programme

The fee table covers 10 postgraduate and 5 undergraduate programmes, with tuition grouped by subject area. For January 2027, selected postgraduate programmes, including Data Science and the MBA, are open for intake, while the other listed programmes follow their published September start dates.

Northumbria University Postgraduate Fees: 2026/27 and January 2027

Postgraduate tuition at Northumbria University ranges from £19,850 (INR 25.91 lakh) to £24,500 (INR 31.97 lakh) per year. Fees vary by programme, with Advanced Practice routes carrying different rates. MSc refers to a taught master’s degree, while Building Information Modelling (BIM) is part of the construction-related programmes. Tuition is generally charged annually for standard postgraduate courses.

• Standard routes use the published 2026/27 international postgraduate schedule.
• The MBA has a separate £24,000 (INR 31.32 Lakhs) first-year fee.
• January variants can run 16 or 18 months, so the selected start date changes the fee basis.
• The deposit is credited toward tuition and part of the 50% enrolment liability.

Also check, Northumbria University: Fees, Courses and Scholarships 2026

Northumbria University Undergraduate Fees: 2026/27 and September 2027

Undergraduate tuition ranges from £19,850 (INR 25.91 lakh) to £21,500 (INR 28.06 lakh) per year. The figures cover the official BSc, BA and LLB programmes, which are offered as three-year, full-time degrees. Tuition is charged annually.

• Business and computing use £21,500 (INR 28.06 Lakhs) in the 2026/27 premium band.
• Law and Psychology use £19,850 (INR 25.91 Lakhs) in the standard band.
• Each listed route lasts three years, excluding optional placement years.
• Undergraduate applications use the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Northumbria University Fee Trend by Year

Northumbria’s standard UG classroom fee rose by £500 (INR 65,255). The increase from 2025/26 to 2026/27 was 2.6%. That increase is smaller than the deposit, so funding timing deserves early attention.

• The table uses the standard classroom UG benchmark, not premium routes.
• Premium UG tuition is £21,500 (INR 28.06 Lakhs), £1,650 (INR 2.15 Lakhs) above standard.
• The September 2027 fee is unpublished, so rerun totals after Northumbria releases it.

Cost of Living in Newcastle upon Tyne for Indian Students

Northumbria estimates that students in Newcastle spend around £1,113 (INR 1.45 lakh) per month on living costs. This includes rent, groceries, bills, transport and personal expenses. For a realistic budget, compare university accommodation first and then check private rentals using the same expense categories.

• The rent benchmark is £569 (INR 74,260) monthly, making housing the largest listed item.
• City Campus is central, and walking can reduce daily transport spending.
• Compare shared housing and studios using rent, bills, deposits and lease length.
• A private-neighbourhood rent range is omitted because no current official range is published.

Total Cost of Studying at Northumbria University

The first-year budget for the MSc International Project Management is estimated at INR 46.32–48.14 lakh. This estimate includes 12 months of living costs and one year of the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), but excludes the full-duration IHS, airfare and initial setup costs.

For the visa comparison, the IHS is £776 (INR 1.01 lakh) per student year, while the current UK Student visa fee is £558 (INR 72,825). The living-cost estimate uses the UKVI maintenance requirement for students studying outside London. The figures are based on a one-year MSc International Project Management course.

• Low uses the historical Northumbria £1,055 monthly guide (INR 1.38 Lakhs).
• Average uses Northumbria’s current £1,113 monthly guide (INR 1.45 Lakhs).
• High uses the outside-London UKVI £1,171 monthly benchmark (INR 1.53 Lakhs).
• The deposit reduces tuition and is not an additional cost.
• The table excludes airfare, accommodation deposits, setup purchases and bank charges.

The 18-month Student visa carries an Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) of £1,164 (INR 1.52 lakh), payable upfront with the visa application. Based on the current student IHS rate of £776 per year, an 18-month period works out to £1,164. (GOV.UK)

Before visa costs, tuition plus 12 months of estimated living expenses comes to £34,856 (INR 45.49 lakh). After applying the £3,500 (INR 4.57 lakh) discount, the total falls to £31,356 (INR 40.92 lakh). For a ₹40 lakh education loan, the estimated EMI is about ₹54,000 per month, assuming a 10.5% interest rate over 10 years.

Northumbria University Scholarships for Indian Students

Eligible Indian postgraduate students can receive £3,000 (INR 3.92 Lakhs) automatically for January 2027. The award is a tuition discount, not cash, and no separate form is needed.

• The South Asian award needs no separate scholarship form.
• The Early Payment Discount requires cleared deposit funds by 30 October 2026.
• Both discounts reduce tuition, not living expenses, visa charges or accommodation costs.

The two discounts reduce January 2027 PG tuition by £3,500 (INR 4.57 Lakhs) when both conditions are met. The checked Indian provider cycles do not currently show an open award for this intake.

• No current external award is included in the January 2027 budget.
• Inlaks, Tata JN Endowment and K. C. Mahindra cycles listed here are closed.
• Recheck external awards before the September 2027 application cycle.

Northumbria University Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

Northumbria uses one standard £5,500 (INR 7.18 Lakhs) international tuition deposit for the featured 2026/27 routes. The same deposit applies to Data Science, International Project Management and the MBA. It is credited toward tuition and forms part of the 50% due by enrolment.

• The £5,500 (INR 7.18 Lakhs) deposit is credited toward tuition.
• January 2027 applicants must clear the deposit by 13 December 2026.
• Refund treatment follows the offer conditions for each applicant.

Methods of payment

• Bank transfer or telegraphic transfer, allowing two weeks to clear.
• Northumbria’s online payment portal, the named route in its payment instructions.
• A forex card can reduce raw-wire conversion leakage. Two percent of £5,500 (INR 7.18 Lakhs) is about INR 14,356.
• Education-loan disbursement, with the receipt retained for the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) file.

Steps to pay the tuition fee for international students

1. Accept the offer and become an unconditional firm.
2. Pay the full £5,500 (INR 7.18 Lakhs) deposit in one instalment.
3. Request the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) after the offer becomes unconditional.
4. Pay the remaining balance using the two-instalment international schedule.
5. Keep every payment receipt for the visa file.

International postgraduate taught students can pay their fees in full or in two equal instalments. For International Project Management, each instalment is £10,750 (INR 14.03 lakh), including the deposit. For the MBA, each instalment is £12,000 (INR 15.66 lakh). Students can also receive a £500 (INR 65,255) Early Payment Discount if the deposit is paid by 30 October 2026.

Hidden Costs of Studying at Northumbria University

• January 2027 applicants face the 13 December 2026 deposit deadline and 16 December 2026 CAS request deadline.
• The Student visa costs £558 (INR 72,825) from the current 2026 fee schedule.
• The IHS student rate is £776 (INR 1.01 Lakhs) per year.
• An 18-month visa illustration produces full IHS of £1,164 (INR 1.52 Lakhs).
• Course materials average £8 (INR 1,044) monthly in Northumbria’s living-cost guide.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) retakes, bank charges, airfare, bedding, winter clothing and local setup have variable costs.
• The university’s rent benchmark is £569 (INR 74,260) monthly before any accommodation deposit.

Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students

The highest-value January 2027 action is the £500 (INR 65,255) Early Payment Discount. Its deposit deadline is 30 October 2026.

• Compare university accommodation and private housing using the £569 (INR 74,260) rent benchmark.
• Student visa conditions allow up to 20 hours of work weekly during term for eligible full-time degree courses.
• Section 80E of India’s Income Tax Act may allow deduction for qualifying education-loan interest, subject to current conditions.
• Check the fee band before accepting an offer. £21,500 (INR 28.06 Lakhs) is £1,650 (INR 2.15 Lakhs) above £19,850 (INR 25.91 Lakhs).
• For Graduate Route applications from 1 January 2027, the post-study work period is 18 months.

Part-time work should supplement funds, not replace the visa maintenance requirement.