How much will it cost?

Tuition fees

All Roehampton students studying abroad on an exchange programme continue to pay tuition fees to the University of Roehampton, and are not required to pay tuition fees to the host university. This is because a student from your host university will come to Roehampton in your place; they continue to pay fees at their university, whilst you continue to pay fees to Roehampton.

  • All students studying abroad must inform Student Finance when applying funding for the year during which you will be abroad.
  • For students studying abroad for one semester, your tuition fee will be unchanged.

Grants

All students may be eligible to apply for the following grants and scholarships.

Budgeting

If you are supported by Student Finance you will continue to receive funding. We recommend that you budget around £5,500 for your study abroad exchange to cover your flight, visa, accommodation, health insurance and other expenses. You will need to demonstrate that you are able to support yourself during the exchange when you apply to your host university.

Global Graduates offers all students advice and tips on the financial aspects of studying abroad, amongst others.

Expenses

Exchange costs vary depending on where you study and your lifestyle. Although there are no extra tuition fees, other costs are involved. Some expenses you should consider are:

  • Travel to and from your host country
  • Travel within your host country
  • Health and travel insurance
  • Accommodation
  • Meals and social activities
  • Visas (unless you are an EU citizen studying in another EU country)

Wanting to make the most of your experience while you are abroad, you may travel or participate in activities that you do not normally undertake at home. Think very carefully before applying about whether and how you will be able to support yourself financially during your time abroad.  Remember that exchange rates can fluctuate at any time, suddenly making your exchange much more expensive, or cheaper!

Turing funding

  • If you study or work in Europe during your period abroad, it’s likely that you’ll be eligible to participate in the Erasmus+ programme. The Erasmus+ programme provides students studying at one of our European partner institutions with an additional support grant.
  • For students eligible for the various higher education widening participation premiums there is a monthly supplement.
  • Students participating in the Erasmus+ programme may be able to take an online language course as part of their programme, even if the programme of study will be in English.
  • Find out more by visiting the Erasmus+ website and by taking a look at the Erasmus+ student charter.
  • You can read our Erasmus+ Policy Statement here.

Additional Erasmus+ support for students with a disability / special needs

  • If you have a severe disability or exceptional special needs and are taking part in the Erasmus+ programme, you can apply for additional Erasmus+ funding to support you whilst you are abroad.

  • This support is available in cases where severe disability or special needs lead to mobility costs which exceed the Erasmus+ grant amount and which cannot be recovered from other sources.

  • For more information, visit the Erasmus+ additional funding homepage or contact the Roehampton Abroad Officer (Outward Mobility and Exchanges).

Student Finance Travel Grant

  • You may be eligible to apply for a travel grant from Student Finance England to cover the cost of any necessary travel and expenses related to you studying abroad as part of your degree.
  • You will have to fund the first part* of travel yourself (*£303 as of October 2016), but Student Finance England may cover the rest of the cost, including other costs such as visas, vaccinations and medical insurance. Your travel grant will be reduced by &1 for each &9.27 of household income over &39,796.
  • You can apply for your travel grant from Student Finance England by downloading the travel grant application form via your online account, and sending this to Roehampton Abroad prior to you leaving campus for your semester abroad.