Vet school
How Much Does Vet School Cost in the UK?
UK home students pay £10,050 a year for 2027 entry at most English vet schools, about £50,000 over five years; international fees run from £33,000 to over £80,000 a year.
UK home students starting in 2027 pay £10,050 a year in tuition at most vet schools in England (up from £9,790 in 2026/27), so about £50,000 across the five year degree before annual rises. International students pay far more, from £33,000 to over £50,000 a year at most schools, and more than £80,000 at Cambridge once its College fee is added. Vet school is a significant financial commitment, mainly because veterinary degrees run for five years rather than the standard three. Home fee levels follow the UK undergraduate tuition fee cap; compare every school side by side on our UK vet schools hub and confirm on the university's own pages.
Tuition for UK home students
For 2027 entry, Bristol, Cambridge, Surrey, Nottingham, Liverpool and Harper and Keele have all confirmed a home fee of £10,050 a year, and Edinburgh charges the same to students from the rest of the UK. Schools that have not yet published 2027/28 fees, such as the RVC, Aberystwyth and UCLan, currently show the 2026/27 rate of £9,790. Over a five year degree that comes to roughly £50,000, or around £60,000 if you intercalate an extra year, and fees can rise each year with the government cap. Scottish students studying at Glasgow, Edinburgh or SRUC pay £1,820 a year. Tuition fee loans from Student Finance cover the cost, and you repay only once you earn above the threshold.
Tuition for international students
Overseas students pay considerably more. The lowest published fee is £33,000 a year at Harper and Keele (2026/27), although it currently says it cannot consider applicants who need a Student visa. Most schools fall between about £38,000 and £45,000 a year for 2027 entry, the RVC and Aberystwyth charge £50,360, and Cambridge charges £70,554 plus a College fee of roughly £13,000 to £16,000. SRUC has not published an international fee for its vet degree, which is aimed mainly at Scottish, Irish and UK students. Our full guide to how much UK vet school costs for international students breaks the figures down school by school.
Tuition by UK vet school (2027 entry)
International tuition varies widely between schools, so it is worth comparing before you build your UCAS list. The table below shows the latest published annual fee at each school, ordered from the most affordable international fee to the most expensive, with the year each figure applies to. Home fees are broadly the same everywhere, so the gap is almost entirely on the international side.
| University | UK / home (per year) | International (per year) | Fee year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper and Keele | £10,050 | £33,000 | Home 2027/28, intl 2026/27 |
| University of Glasgow | £1,820 to £9,790 | £38,670 | Intl 2027/28, rest of UK 2026/27 |
| UCLan (University of Lancashire) | £9,790 | £39,500 | 2026/27 |
| University of Nottingham | £10,050 | £43,100 | 2027 entry |
| University of Bristol | £10,050 | £43,500 | 2027 entry |
| University of Edinburgh | £1,820 to £10,050 | £44,620 | 2027/28 |
| University of Liverpool | £10,050 | £44,850 | Home 2027/28, intl 2026/27 |
| University of Surrey | £10,050 | £44,900 | 2027 entry |
| Royal Veterinary College | £9,790 | £50,360 | 2026/27 |
| Aberystwyth (with the RVC) | £9,790 | £50,360 | 2026/27 |
| University of Cambridge | £10,050 | £70,554 + College fee | 2027 entry |
| SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) | £1,820 to £9,790 | Not published | 2026/27 |
Total tuition over the whole degree
Because a vet degree lasts five years, or six at Cambridge, the total matters more than the annual fee. At today's published rates a home student at a school in England pays about £50,250 in tuition across the degree, a Scottish student at a Scottish school about £9,100, and an international student between about £165,000 and £423,000 depending on the school.
| Student | Annual tuition | Total tuition over the degree |
|---|---|---|
| UK home student at a school in England | £10,050 (2027/28) | About £50,250 over five years |
| Scottish student at a Scottish school | £1,820 | About £9,100 over five years, usually paid by SAAS for eligible students |
| International student, most schools | £38,670 to £44,900 | About £193,000 to £225,000 over five years |
| International student, Royal Veterinary College | £50,360 (2026/27) | About £251,800 over five years |
| International student, Cambridge | £70,554 plus College fee | About £423,000 plus College fees over six years |
The costs beyond tuition
Whatever your fee status, budget for living costs, accommodation, travel to extramural placements, and basic clinical kit. These add up over five years, so factor them in early. Financial support is available through Student Finance for home students, and many schools offer bursaries, scholarships and gateway routes. Our own bursary exists to help talented students from every background.
Common questions
How much does vet school cost in the UK?+
UK home students starting in 2027 pay £10,050 a year at most vet schools in England, around £50,000 over a five year degree, and Scottish students at Scottish schools pay £1,820 a year. International students pay from £33,000 to over £50,000 a year at most schools, and more at Cambridge once its College fee is added. Living costs, placement travel and kit are extra.
How much does a vet degree cost in total in the UK?+
At current published rates, about £50,250 in tuition over five years for a home student at a school in England, about £9,100 for a Scottish student at a Scottish school, and roughly £193,000 to £225,000 for an international student at most schools. Cambridge is the most expensive, at about £423,000 plus College fees over six years for international students. Living costs come on top.
Which UK vet school is cheapest for international students?+
Harper and Keele has the lowest published international fee at £33,000 a year (2026/27), but it currently cannot consider applicants who need a Student visa. Glasgow (£38,670 for 2027/28) and UCLan (£39,500 for 2026/27) are the next lowest, most schools charge £43,000 to £45,000, and Cambridge is the most expensive once its College fee is added. SRUC has not published an international fee for its vet degree.
Can you get a loan for vet school?+
Yes. UK home students can take a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan from Student Finance, repayable only once you earn above the repayment threshold. International students are not eligible for UK government loans and usually fund their studies privately or through scholarships.
Is vet school more expensive than other degrees?+
In total, usually yes, because it lasts five years rather than three, so you pay an extra two years of tuition and living costs. The annual home tuition rate is the same as other courses, but the longer course and the placement travel make the overall cost higher.
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