The Government has confirmed that university tuition fees in England will rise each year in line with inflation from 2026 onwards.
From autumn 2026, the maximum tuition fee will increase annually in line with the Retail Price Index (RPIx).
The Government has announced that maintenance loans will also rise each year in line with inflation. This is part of a longer term plan to review student funding.
However, this is subject to final confirmation from the Government. Once available, we’ll publish the final tuition fee for the 2026/27 academic year.
For the current 2025/26 academic year, the maximum annual tuition fee for UK undergraduate students is £9,535, following an increase of 3.1% from last year’s cap of £9,250.
You can read more about these changes on the Government’s Education Hub and Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper.
Support and guidance
- Worried about money? Our Student Money Hub provides resources to help keep your finances on track and understand who you can chat to if you’re struggling.
- Questions about paying fees? Paying fees and arranging your funding are an essential part of academic life. Find out more about how to pay your fees.