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Tuition fees

The tuition fee for the International Foundation Programme for Dentistry for 2025/2026 is £27,200.

This fee does not include accommodation, meals or other living expenses. Find out about what living expenses you can expect to find. 

Deposit

If you are self-funded, you must make a deposit of £2000 before you arrive. To make payment, you will need your student number which you will receive with your offer. 

You can pay this deposit online on our secure deposits page using a credit or debit card or via the university's student payments provider, Flywire.

Refunds

The deposit is non-transferable and non-refundable. There are, however, some exceptions. 

You may pay your deposit before meeting the conditions of your offer. If you then fail to meet the conditions and rejected from the course on academic grounds, you will receive a refund. 

Other exceptions to the non-refundable rule can be found in our International Deposit Refund Policy.

Accommodation

Applying for University residences

The University has a wide range of residences for you to choose from, and our Accommodation Office will help you find a safe, friendly and affordable place to live.

We strongly recommend applying for University residences, especially if you under-18, as you may find it difficult to find appropriate accommodation otherwise. If you apply by the deadline, you will be guaranteed a place in a University residence. 

• When to apply

  Accommodation applications for students starting in 2025/26 will open on March 2025. To be guaranteed an offer of accommodation you must apply by the 30 June 2025.
• Cost

  Price can be a very important when looking for a place to live. We are clear with accommodation fees, so you can choose a residence that suits your budget.
• Single-sex or alcohol free accommodation

  Some of our residences are completely single-sex. Other residences have single-sex flats or corridors within them. Every year, we offer some accommodation that is alcohol-free.
• Making friends

  The University has a packed social and sporting schedule. It includes exercise classes, nights out and summer balls. Wherever you live, you’ll have the chance to get involved.

Visas

Student Visa Services can give you all the information and support you need when applying for a visa.