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/></p> </div> <div class="highlight"> <a href="/students/fees-and-funding/managing-your-money/blackbullion/" class="btn"><span>Money management with Blackbullion</span><svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" class="icon icon--m"><use xlink:href="/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-right"></use></svg></a> </div> <div class="row wysiwyg"> <p>We recognise the ongoing financial pressures on students and their families as inflation remains high in the UK. Our <a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/students/fees-and-funding/">Student Financial Support team</a> are there to provide advice and assistance.</p> <h2>How much does it cost to live in London as a student?</h2> <p>Living expenses at university will vary considerably according to your personal circumstances and lifestyle.</p> </div> <div class="flexible "> <div class="heading sr-only"> <h2 class="title"></h2> </div> <div class="row equal-height-columns">  <div class="flexible__item"> <div class="media-item full primary reverse equal-height"> <div class="content"> <h3 class="title">Lower range</h3> <p>£303, Weekly <br />£1,315, Monthly <br />£11,834, 9 Months</p> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="flexible__item"> <div class="media-item full secondary reverse equal-height"> <div class="content"> <h3 class="title">Average range</h3> <p>£379 to £407, Weekly <br />£1,640 to £1,764, Monthly <br />£14,764 to £15,878, 9 Months</p> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="flexible__item"> <div class="media-item full info reverse equal-height"> <div class="content"> <h3 class="title">Upper range</h3> <p>£473, Weekly <br />£2,052, Monthly <br />£18,464, 9 Months</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div>  <div class="row wysiwyg"> <p>Below is a rough guide to what you might expect to spend to live in reasonable comfort in London. We have considered key costs such as accommodation, food and travel. Tuition fees and study materials are not included here, but you will want to factor these into your own budget.</p> <p>Basic prices for things like food, personal costs, bills and insurance are similar wherever you study. Costs related to accommodation and travel are more specific to London and Imperial.</p> <div class="fill"> <table style="width: 100%;"><caption>Likely costs for living in London – 2024-25</caption> <thead> <tr> <th id="A0" style="width: 20%;" colspan="2" scope="col">Cost</th> <th id="A1" style="width: 20%;" scope="col">Weekly</th> <th id="A2" style="width: 20%;" scope="col">Monthly</th> <th id="A3" style="width: 20%;" scope="col">9 months</th> <th id="A4" style="width: 20%;" scope="col">12 months</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td rowspan="2"> Accommodation</td> <td>College-run</td> <td> £215</td> <td> £930</td> <td> £8,373</td> <td> N/A</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Private sector</td> <td> £243</td> <td> £1,054</td> <td> £9,486</td> <td> £12,648</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Food</td> <td> £80</td> <td> £348</td> <td> £3,134</td> <td> £4,179</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Travel (zone 1-2)</td> <td> £26</td> <td> £115</td> <td> £1,031</td> <td> £1,374</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">Personal and leisure</td> <td> £57</td> <td> £247</td> <td> £2,227</td> <td> £2,969</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><strong>Totals</strong></td> <td><strong> £379 to £407<br /></strong></td> <td><strong> £1,640 to £1,764<br /></strong></td> <td><strong> £14,764 to £15,878<br /></strong></td> <td><strong> £21,171</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot> <tr> <td colspan="6">Figures are rounded to the nearest whole number.</td> </tr> </tfoot> <caption class="sr-only">Summary of the table's contents</caption></table> </div> <p>To view a breakdown of the range of student spending, please visit our <a href="/students/fees-and-funding/managing-your-money/living-costs/percentile-breakdown/">cost of living percentile breakdown</a> page.</p> </div> <div class="heading"> <h2 class="title fake-h3 not-sr-only"> Additional costs </h2> </div> <div class="a11y-accordion-tabs wysiwyg"> <div class="accordion-tabs js-tabs" data-tabs-allowed="true" data-start-collapsed="true"> <ul role="tablist" class="tabs-tab-list"> <li role="presentation"><a href="#tabpanel_308275-1" role="tab" id="tab_308275-1" aria-controls="tabpanel_308275-1" aria-selected="true" class="tabs-trigger js-tabs-trigger">Visa and travel costs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a href="#tabpanel_308275-2" role="tab" id="tab_308275-2" aria-controls="tabpanel_308275-2" aria-selected="true" class="tabs-trigger js-tabs-trigger">Start-up costs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a href="#tabpanel_308275-3" role="tab" id="tab_308275-3" aria-controls="tabpanel_308275-3" aria-selected="true" class="tabs-trigger js-tabs-trigger">Field trips/study visits</a></li> </ul> <section id='tabpanel_308275-1' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab_308275-1' class='tabs-panel js-tabs-panel' tabindex='0'> <div class='accordion-trigger js-accordion-trigger' aria-controls='tabpanel_308275-1' tabindex='0'> Visa and travel costs <svg role='img' aria-hidden='true' focusable='false' class='icon icon--m'><use xlink:href='/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-down'></use></svg> </div> <div class='content' aria-hidden='false'> <p>If you need a Tier 4 student visa, you will need sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees and living costs for your first year of study.</p> <p><span>The estimates above do not include the cost of flights or insurance.</span></p> <p><span>Don't forget that if you are planning to arrange initial short-term accommodation when you arrive in London, you will need to budget for this expense as well.</span></p> </div> </section> <section id='tabpanel_308275-2' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab_308275-2' class='tabs-panel js-tabs-panel' tabindex='0'> <div class='accordion-trigger js-accordion-trigger' aria-controls='tabpanel_308275-2' tabindex='0'> Start-up costs <svg role='img' aria-hidden='true' focusable='false' class='icon icon--m'><use xlink:href='/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-down'></use></svg> </div> <div class='content' aria-hidden='false'> <p><span>As a new student, you may have additional start-up costs in your first year.</span></p> <p><span>This may include things like accommodation deposits and flights. International students may need up</span><span> to £1,500 for costs like these.</span></p> <p><span>In College-run accommodation, each room is already <span>equipped with a bed, study desk, chair, wardrobe, shelving, desk lamp, curtains, chest of drawers, notice board, bookshelf/case.</span></span></p> <p><span>Other essentials you may need to buy include items such as bedding, crockery, cutlery and even some essential electrical items.</span></p> </div> </section> <section id='tabpanel_308275-3' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab_308275-3' class='tabs-panel js-tabs-panel' tabindex='0'> <div class='accordion-trigger js-accordion-trigger' aria-controls='tabpanel_308275-3' tabindex='0'> Field trips/study visits <svg role='img' aria-hidden='true' focusable='false' class='icon icon--m'><use xlink:href='/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-down'></use></svg> </div> <div class='content' aria-hidden='false'> <p>Some of our courses involve compulsory attendance on one or more field trips or visits. </p> <p><span>Wherever possible an estimate of the costs involved will be given to you at the time an offer of admission is made.</span></p> <p>If you are sponsored, you will need to make your financial sponsor aware of any such additional costs.</p> <p>Some courses involve non-compulsory conference costs, which will be communicated by the Departments. 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