Top 10 Cheapest Universities in the UK for Pakistani Students – Tuition & Living Costs
Several Pakistani students aspire to study in the United Kingdom but limited funds discourage them most of the time. What people are not aware of is the fact that you may study in the UK without being rich after all, you need to think wisely.Attending the most affordable University in the UK, scholarship application, working part-time; selecting less expensive cities and applying all these you can study in the UK at a low cost.
At SAUK, we guide students through every step to make UK education affordable and achievable.
This guide shows the top 10 cheapest universities in the UK to Pakistani students as well as the strategies to save on tuition fees and other living expenditures.
Top 10 Cheapest Universities in the UK for Pakistani Students
University |
Tuition Fees (per year) |
City/Location |
Estimated Living Costs (per month) |
£9,250 |
Sunderland (North East) |
£800–£950 |
|
£11,000 |
Leeds |
£850–£1,000 |
|
£10,500 |
Carlisle / Lancaster |
£750–£950 |
|
£9,000 |
Greater Manchester |
£850 |
|
£11,000 |
Middlesbrough |
£800 |
|
£9,000–£10,000 |
Multiple (Scotland) |
£750 |
|
£11,000 |
Wrexham (North Wales) |
£700–£900 |
|
£11,500 |
Chester |
£850 |
|
£11,500 |
Luton / Bedford |
£850–£1,000 |
|
£12,000 |
London |
£1,200+ |

Highlights for Each University
- University of Sunderland: Has low fees and affordable student life in a quiet city.
- Leeds Beckett University: The university located in a student city where part time work is available.
- University of Cumbria: Fantastic campuses and peaceful city lifestyle, scholarships in academics.
- University of Bolton: it is among the least fees paying universities in the UK, which offer practical subjects.
- Teesside University: Close industry links and regular fee discounts.
- University of the highlands and islands (UHI): Saltire scholarships and low costs of living are available at the rural campuses.
- Wrexham University: Low bit traffic based and low cost University.
- University of Chester: Rents are low, quality of teaching and it is an historic English city.
- University Of Bedfordshire: With help and subsidy, this university is situated close to London as well as cheap universities.
- University of West London: It is among the cheapest universities in London and offers a program that suits the working people

Estimated Monthly Living Costs
Expense Category |
Estimated Cost (Monthly) |
Shared Accommodation |
£300–£500 |
Food & Groceries |
£150–£250 |
Local Transport |
£50–£100 |
Utilities & Internet |
£50–£100 |
Study Materials & Extras |
£100 |
Total Estimate |
£800–£1,000 |
Note: London costs may range from £1,200 to £1,500+ per month, but working part-time and university discounts can reduce this burden.
How to Study in the UK Without Spending a Fortune
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Applied for Fully Funded Scholarships.
Such programs as Chevening, Commonwealth Saltire, GREAT Scholarships are tuition fee free, stipend and also pay airfare. Never leave a strong personal statement at the last moment.
Avail Our Experts Service
At SAUK, we provide scholarship advice, support with visas and help to make SOPs at no cost.
Study and Work
You are allowed to work up to 20 hours during the semester and fulltime during holidays in your UK student visa.
Choose Economical Cities
Do not live in London and see other cities such as Glasgow, Sheffield, Cardiff or Leeds to have much cheaper rent and transport.
Get Discounts / Waivers
Other universities provide discounts based on merit, early application incentive and alumni discounts.
Concluding Thoughts
Sure, you may study in the UK and do not have to be rich. Education in the UK is surely not beyond the reach of a restricted budget. You can make your dream real by planning strategically, applying in the cheapest universities, part-time jobs, and working in less expensive cities.
Although studying in Oxford or London may be beyond reach, there are hundreds of well known universities in the UK, which offer degrees that are recognized all around the world at a price that is a fraction of the cost charged in the home country. These universities not only provide quality education but also the programs that provide students the kind of education that can serve them in the job market and even have the environments that are very accommodative to the student particularly to the international students originating in places such as Pakistan.
You could find scholarship opportunities, help in applying, budgeting and with the proper guidance provided by SAUK, the education in the UK is easier than you thought.
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