Finance for International Students

We welcome all European students and appreciate that you may have questions about how Brexit has affected the application process and study fees in the UK.

Online Open Days

We understand that applying to study abroad is a big step so can support you all the way. We run a number of Online Open Days throughout the year to give you opportunities to engage with our staff, current students and alumni, find out more about the range of degree programmes offered at Trinity Laban, and ask any questions you may have about funding, fees and finances.

Tuition Fees

Following the Withdrawal Agreement, EU students are required to pay overseas fees as international students. You can find a full list of our current and past course fees here. EU Students who meet the UK residency requirements are eligible for student loans. You can find out more about whether you qualify here.

Republic of Ireland

There have been no changes in funding for students from The Republic of Ireland, who are still eligible for UK Home fees.

EEA, EFTA and Swiss citizens

The UK has made separate agreements with the EEA EFTA states (Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein) and Switzerland. Further guidance regarding study fees for EEA, EFTA and Swiss citizens can be found on the UKCISA website.

Funding Options

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to support the talent of our international applicants.

Submitting your application

For most programmes, initial applications are made online through  UCAS Conservatoires.

Once you have submitted your application via UCAS Conservatoires, you will also be required to pass an audition. You can either audition in-person at one of our European audition locations or in London. For most of our programmes, we also offer the option to submit a Recorded Audition. you can find out more about how to submit a successful recorded audition here LINK

Once you have attended an audition in person or submitted your recordings, our Admissions Team will be in contact with you to notify you of the result. If you come from a non-English speaking country, you will also be required to submit your English Language test results before you enrol. The English Language Requirements are listed on the individual course pages.

Visa Requirements

EU applicants without a Settled or Pre-Settled status will now need to obtain a  Student Visa to complete a further or higher education course in the UK.

Our dedicated and experienced Admissions Team will guide and support you throughout your application process.

The UK Government announced a Graduate Immigration Route in 2021 to enable international students to stay in the UK for up to two years after completing their studies. After completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the UK, successful applicants will be able to stay in the UK and work, or look for work, at any skill level for two years after they graduate.

Studying in the UK is a fantastic opportunity and there are several ways in which you can fund your studies with US loan schemes.

For more details about US Federal Loans please visit this page.

Your own country may be able to offer financial assistance to you if you choose to study overseas. To start with, contact your own government’s education department to check what funding and loans are available for study in the UK.

The British Council provides information on funding opportunities and sponsorship that you may be able to apply for.

Trinity Laban also has some funding opportunities available and provides a variety of scholarships and bursaries to students every year.

We highly recommend opening a UK bank account when you are here. This will help you save money, and is much more convenient for everyday expenses. You can find out all about opening your UK bank account as an international student here. 

To open a UK bank account, you will need the following: 

• Your passport and national ID card 

• A letter from us stating the length of your course, your home address and address in London 

The letter is available upon request from the Registry – you will need to fill out a letter request form which you can find at the Registry office or on Moodle. Please allow at least five working days. 

The vast majority of shops and services in the UK will accept payment in UK currency only. When arriving at the UK, we recommend bringing £100 in cash for your immediate needs (e.g. train fare, meals) as well as a valid credit or debit card. 

You can change currency and travellers’ cheques at Bureau de Change offices.