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Living costs

The table below is a rough guide to indicate what students might typically spend per month while studying at Brunel University London.

Actual living costs will vary according to lifestyle. 

Typical monthly expenses in 2022/2023
  Average cost per month for an undergraduate student  Average cost per month for a postgraduate student
Accommodation (on campus)* £690-£940 £690-£940 (single room) - £1,250 (couple's flat)
Accommodation (off campus, not including bills) £460-£560 £480-£560
Bills (off campus) £45 £45
Mobile phone £40 £40
Food and groceries £160 £160
Travel £40 £40
Study costs (books and equipment) £15 £140
Clothes £40 £70
Hobbies £30 £20
Social activities £110 £140
TOTAL (approximate figures) £940-£1,420 £1,160-£1,600

* All monthly utility, Wi-Fi, basic insurance and bedding costs are included in accommodation fees. 

When you apply for a Student visa, you must currently show that you can afford living costs of £1,265 for each month of your course.

See here for the most up-to-date accommodation charges.