Standard full-time postgraduate fees
The majority of tuition fees for postgraduate programmes are charged at our standard rate, however many fees are non-standard so you will need to consult individual programme pages to confirm. If you are unsure if you will pay UK or international fees, fee status provides further details.
For those studying for more than one year, our fees are expected to increase modestly in line with Consumer Price Inflation measured in December each year. More information can be found on our Student Finance webpages.
PGR students at the University of Exeter are classified as either Home or International for tuition fee purposes. Your fee status determines the tuition fees you pay for your course. Visit our tuition fee status webpage to find out more about your fee status and how it is assessed.
Research programmes
| Research programmes (MbyRes, MPhil, PhD) - 2026/27 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sciences | Humanities and Social Sciences | |
| UK | £5,238 | £5,238 |
| International | Fees vary within the range £23,800 - £29,900 See research topics pages for exact fee charged |
£23,750 |
| Research programmes (MbyRes, MPhil, PhD) - 2025/26 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sciences | Humanities and Social Sciences | |
| UK | £5,006 | £5,006 |
| International | Fees vary within the range £23,500 - £29,600 See research topics pages for exact fee charged |
£23,300 |
Fees vary for some research degrees so do confirm the cost for your chosen degree by checking the Fees and funding section on the relevant research topic page.
› Additonal costs for international students.
When are fees due?
Tuition fees are typically payable in two 50% instalments, normally in September (at the start of your course) and January each year. See our student finance pages for more details.
Programmes lasting more than one year
If the duration of your chosen programme of study spans more than one academic year, the tuition fees for future years are expected to rise by a modest amount to take account of inflationary pressures. You can view tuition fees for students already studying with us on our Student Finance web pages.
Other course costs
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips.
Should your research be anticipated to incur additional costs then a bench fee may be chargeable; the amount of such a fee and it’s components will be detailed in your offer letter.
Visiting research students
Visiting PGR students will be charged according to their length of stay, with no differentiation by fee status.
The 2026/27 fees are listed below
- 0-3 Months - The tuition fees are £0
- 3-6 Months - The tuition fees are £600
- 6-12 Months - The tuition fees are £1,200
- 12-24 Months - The tuition fees are £2,400