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International Tuition Fees and Living Costs

Financial considerations are one of the most important issues when considering studying abroad. As well as the international tuition fees, you will need to factor in the cost of living in the United Kingdom during your studies.  

International applicants must pay the full tuition fee for their course before they can be issued an unconditional offer.  

All international tuition fees include access to

  • student support services
  • campus facilities including library, computers, and WiFi
  • course certification
  • international student induction
  • access to the College’s online learning platform and self-study resources

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees – Access and Higher Education courses 2024/25

Course Duration and Fee
Introductory & Access Courses (SCQF level 6) 

1 Semester: £3,950  

1 Year: £7,900 

HNC - Higher National Certificate (SCQF level 7) 

1 Year: £8,400

Fast-track 1 semester: £5,70

HND – Higher National Diploma (SCQF level 8)  2 Years: £8,400 per year 
UAL Foundation Art & Design Diploma (SCQF level 6)  1 Year: £8,400 
UAL Foundation Art & Design Diploma (SCQF level 6) with IELTS Preparation  1 Year: £9,800 

Please note that advertised fees are subject to change and cover tuition only. Tuition fees for Access and Higher Education courses do not include additional costs (e.g. course materials). 

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How to apply for International Courses

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to apply for our international courses.

How to Apply for International Courses

Early Bird Discounts  

10% early bird discount on all course fees when you book and pay a deposit for one of our packages before:  

  • 30 November 2023 for courses starting on 15 January 2024  
  • 1 February 2024 for courses starting on 8 April 2024  
  • 1 March 2024 for courses starting on 1 July 2024 and all Summer School packages  
  • 1 July 2024 for courses starting on 23 September 2024  

5% early bird discount on all course fees for Summer School courses if you book and pay the deposit by 1 April 2024. 

English Language Courses

Package Prices

Packages Term Time 10-weeks Term Time 12-weeks Semester 24-weeks Full Year 44-weeks
Course only £2200 £2640 £4920 £8800
Course and accommodation £4265 £5105 £9785 £10,465
Full package £4820 £5764 £11,068 £12,630
Intensive English upgrade £600 £720 £1440 £2640
English Plus upgrade £600 £720 £1440 N/A
Social Programme add-on £640 £640 £640 £640

Summer School Programme

Packages 2-weeks 4-weeks 8-weeks
Course only £480 £960 £1920
Course and accommodation £995 £1925 £3785
Full package £1144 £2168 £4236
Intensive English upgrade £120 £240 £480
Social Programme add-on £160 £320 £640

 

What's Included

Packages What's Included
Course only  15 hours of General English classes per week  
Course and Accommodation Package

15 hours of General English classes per week   

Homestay accommodation (single room, half-board)*  

Airport transfer (arrival only)

Full Package

15 hours of General English classes per week   

Homestay accommodation (single room, half-board)*  

Airport transfer (arrival and departure)   

Travel pass   

Weekday lunches 

Intensive English Upgrade +5 hours of Intensive English classes per week   
English Plus Upgrade   +5 hours of English Plus workshops per week   

Social programme add-on  

(only available during Summer School in July – August)  

3 x afternoon/evening activities in Edinburgh (per week)  

1 x full-day excursion (per week)

*For Full Year packages, an 8-week homestay is provided as part of the package price. Students can choose to extend their homestay booking or can choose to find other accommodation for the remainder of their course.  

Term-time Packages (10-12 weeks)

  • Winter Term – 15 January – 22 March 2024 (10 weeks) 
  • Spring Term – 8 April – 28 June 2024 (12 weeks) 
  • Autumn Term – 23 September – 13 December 2024 (12 weeks) 

 

Package

 

Winter Term

Spring Term

Autumn Term

Course only

£2200  

£2640  

£2640  

Course and Accommodation Package 

£4265

£5105 

£5105 

Full Package 

£4820 

£5764 

£5764

Intensive English Upgrade

£600 

£720 

£720

English Plus Upgrade 

£600

£720 

£720

Semester Packages (24 weeks) 

  • January Semester – 15 January – 28 June 2024 (24 weeks) 
  • April Semester – 8 April – 20 September 2024 (24 weeks) 
  • July Semester – 1 July – 13 December 2024 (24 weeks) 
Package Price
Course Only £4920 
Course and Accommodation Package £9785
Full Package £11,068 
Intensive English Upgrade £1440 
English Plus Upgrade*  £1440

*Please note English Plus workshops are not available during the Summer School period (1 July – 24 August). All Upgrade students will join Intensive English classes during the Summer School period. 

Full Year Package 

Our full-year packages run for 44 weeks plus four 4-week holidays with various start dates. 

  • January Full Year - 15 January 2024 to 13 December 2024 
  • April Full Year - 8 April 2024 to 7 March 2025  
  • July Full Year - 1 July 2024 to 30 May 2025  
  • September Full Year - 23 September 2024 to 22 August 2025 
Package Price
Course only

£8800  

Course and Accommodation Package* 

£10,465

Full Package*

£12,630

Intensive English Upgrade

£2640

Social and Cultural Programme add-on* * £640 

*For Full Year packages, an 8-week homestay is provided as part of the package price. Students can choose to extend their homestay booking or can choose to find other accommodation for the remainder of their course. 

**Social Programme add-on runs for 8 weeks during the Summer School period 1 July – 24 August 2024. 

Summer School

  • Summer School runs from 1 July – 24 August 2024 
  • Start dates available every Monday  1 July – 12 August 2024
  • Summer School can be booked for 2-8 weeks
Package 2 weeks 4 weeks 8 weeks
Course only  £480  £960  £1,920 
Course and Accommodation Package  £995 £1925  £3785 
Full Package  £1,144  £2,168 £4,236 
Intensive English Upgrade  £120  £240  £480 
Social Programme add-on £160 £320 £640

 

Additional Service Fees 

Homestay Accommodation

Edinburgh College offers homestay accommodation for our international students. Students can choose half board (breakfast and dinner included) or self-catering. There is an additional £25 per week fee for students staying in homestay over Summer (July/August) and the 3-week Christmas period.   

Accommodation  Price per week
Homestay Accommodation (Half-board) Single Room  £200  
Homestay Accommodation (Half-board) Shared Room  £170  
Homestay Accommodation (Self-catering) Single Room  £170  
Homestay Christmas & Summer School Supplement  £25  

Airport Transfers and Local Transport 

Our International Team can arrange airport transfers and local transport passes for our international students. Local transport passes include travel on Edinburgh buses and trams. 

Service  Price 
Airport Transfer – Arrival  £65 (one-off) 
Airport Transfer – Departure  £35 (one-off) 
Edinburgh Travel Pass (1-3 weeks)  £22 per week 
Edinburgh Travel Pass (4 weeks – 36 weeks)  £17 per week 
Edinburgh Travel Pass (36 weeks+)  £590 (one-off) 

 

Calculate Your Fees

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How to apply for an English Language Course

If you have any questions or need help with your application, please email summerschool@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

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