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Finance

There are a range of funding options available to students studying in the UK from overseas. Depending on the country you are applying from, you could be eligible for loans, scholarships or bursaries from a variety of sources.

It is important that overseas fees payers make provision for both fee and living costs prior to entering the UK. For further information please see:

International students who enter the UK on a student visa will also need to demonstrate that they have the means to maintain themselves whilst studying. More information on visas can be found at www.ukvisas.gov.uk The RVC can only offer very limited support to students who are facing hardship.

For further information on financial aid available to students from North America (via VMCAS), please go to Financial Aid and Loans.

 

RVC International Scholarships

The RVC offers three scholarships for non-EU international students entering the BVetMed programme each year. Each scholarship is to the value of one year's tuition (£19,800 for 2011/12). .Applicants do not need to submit any additional paperwork; all international applicants offered a place are automatically considered for the award. Decisions are made in February/March each year, once the admissions process is completed and offers for the course have been made.

 

Tuition Fees (2011-12 entry)

Overseas
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
£19,800
BSc Bioveterinary Sciences
£8,880
Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing
£8,880
BSc Veterinary Nursing £8,880

NB Fees will be subject to annual inflationary rises of approximately 5%. Please be aware of this when making your calculations and planning how much money you will require

Tuition Fees (2012-13 entry)
Overseas
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
£20,300
BSc Bioveterinary Sciences
£13,150
Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing
£13,150
BSc Veterinary Nursing £13,150

 

Living expenses

It is estimated that in London you could need up to £800-£1000 per month to live on. This will cover where you live, your food, clothes, travel and basic needs.

How much you can expect to pay for your main needs is detailed below:

Accommodation in a hall of residence
£450-£550 per month
Accommodation in a self-catering hall
£350-£550 per month
Living in a hostel, lodgings or a bedsit
£380-£500 per month
Living in a shared flat or house with other students
£260-£450 per month
Gas and Electric bills (if not included)
£30-£50 per month

In addition to these basic costs don’t forget to budget for food, travel, telephone, laundry, clothing and entertainment. The following figures will give you a very rough guide to how much you might spend.

Item
Weekly
Monthly
Travel
£15
£65
Telephone
£5
£25
Entertainment
£20
£85
Laundry
£4
£17
Food
£25
£108
Total
£69
£300

UNIAID is a student finance charity which aims to help students cope with their finances. They have set up an International Student Calculator to help students plan and manage their finances for study in the UK.

The London Student Housing Guide offers advice and guidance. It can be obtained in paper form on campus or can be downloaded from www.studylondon.ac.uk

The London Conference on Overseas Students (www.lcos.org.uk) gives details of hostels for students in addition to publishing an annual A-Z Guide for International Students in London. Further advice can also be found on www.nusonline.co.uk

 

Course-related costs

In addition to the routine expenses, it is also important to budget for course-related expenditure. This includes books, equipment and travel, particularly travel to placements and events. The type of equipment, clothing and books that you will require will depend on the course you are studying. A reasonable estimate to cover these items is £250 - £500 in your first year.

In later years of the course there will also be further additional travel costs as students see practice. Please be aware that you may also have to pay further living costs and have access to a vehicle during your Extra Mural Studies (EMS) in your fourth year. You will also find that vacations may be spent on placements, giving you limited opportunities for part-time work. Some part-time opportunities working for the College do arise from time to time throughout the year.

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