Official 2026 figures

Study in the UK from Bangladesh

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Monthly funds, London: £1,529
Monthly funds, outside London: £1,171
Student visa fee: £558
Health surcharge (IHS): £776/yr

How much money do you need to study in the UK from Bangladesh?

Three fixed government costs plus tuition. The Student visa requires maintenance funds of £1,529 per month for up to 9 months for courses in London and £1,171 per month for up to 9 months outside London, held for 28 consecutive days. The visa application itself is £558 from outside the UK. The Immigration Health Surcharge is £776 per year for students — so £1,552 for a two-year visa. On top of that comes tuition, which international students pay at full rate, and your flight. If you later use the Graduate visa to stay and work, that costs £937 plus IHS at £1,035 per year.

Exact government costs

Exact government costs
Cost	Official amount	Source
Maintenance funds — course in London	£1,529 per month, up to 9 months	gov.uk Student visa: money
Maintenance funds — outside London	£1,171 per month, up to 9 months	gov.uk Student visa: money
Student visa application, from outside UK	£558	gov.uk Student visa: money
Immigration Health Surcharge — students & dependants	£776 per year (£1,552 for a 2-year visa)	gov.uk healthcare surcharge
Graduate visa application	£937	gov.uk Graduate visa
IHS on Graduate visa	usually £1,035 per year	gov.uk Graduate visa

Funds must be held for 28 consecutive days and the closing balance dated within 31 days of your application. Tuition is set per university and per program — always take it from the university's own fees page.

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Scholarships that actually pay for Bangladeshi students

Chevening — fully funded one-year master's, funded by the UK government, with a Bangladesh-specific application cycle. Work experience and leadership evidence matter more than raw grades.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships — master's funding for candidates from Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford UK study; you apply to a listed course, not to the scheme directly.
GREAT Scholarships — partial awards administered with the British Council, allocated to specific universities and subjects each year.
University international scholarships — usually the largest realistic pool; percentage tuition discounts awarded at offer stage, so apply early.

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The credibility interview — where Bangladeshi applicants get refused

Bangladesh is a high-scrutiny nationality for UK student visas. Refusals are rarely about money existing; they are about whether the story holds together.

Be able to explain, unscripted, why this course, this university, this city, and what you do after — in English.
Funds must sit in an acceptable account for the full 28 days; a large unexplained deposit is a red flag.
Study gaps and a course unrelated to your previous degree need a clear written explanation.
Never let an agent write your statement or fake a bank balance — a refusal for deception damages every future application, to every country.

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UK — Frequently Asked Questions

How much are UK maintenance funds for Bangladeshi students?

£1,529 per month for up to 9 months if your course is in London, £1,171 per month for up to 9 months outside London, held for 28 consecutive days. These are gov.uk figures and apply regardless of nationality.

What is the total UK visa cost?

£558 for the Student visa application plus the Immigration Health Surcharge at £776 per year of your visa. A two-year course is therefore about £558 + £1,552 in government fees, before tuition.

Can I stay and work in the UK after graduating?

The Graduate visa allows eligible graduates to stay and work; the application costs £937 plus IHS usually £1,035 per year. Confirm current duration and eligibility on gov.uk, since UK post-study policy changes frequently.

Can I study in the UK without IELTS?

Some universities accept alternatives — a Medium of Instruction letter, their own test, or a different SELT — but your visa route may still require an approved test. Bangladesh is a scrutinised nationality, so verify with both the university and the visa guidance.

Is MBBS in the UK realistic for a Bangladeshi student?

Rarely. UK medical schools have very limited international places at very high fees, and competition is severe. Bangladeshi students seeking medicine abroad usually compare India, China and other destinations instead.

Can I work part-time on a UK student visa?

Most degree-level students may work limited hours during term time and full-time in vacations, subject to the conditions printed on your visa. Do not count it towards maintenance funds — the Home Office does not.

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Official sources

Fees, scholarship amounts and visa rules change every intake. We link the official page for every figure — always confirm on the source before you pay anything. Last reviewed: July 2026.