Last updated: 29 August 2025
We’re proud that Sheffield Hallam is one of the largest and most popular universities in the country. And we’re committed to giving you the best possible student experience.
Like all universities across the country, we are experiencing some financial challenges and need to take some steps to reduce our costs. Here’s some information on what we’re doing.
Government changes to university tuition fees and maintenance loans for Home students
For the 2025/26 academic year, maximum fees for standard full-time undergraduate courses will rise by 3.1% to £9,535.
Maintenance loans, which help with living expenses, are also set to rise. The 3.1% rise will provide up to £414 extra per year to help students from the lowest income families.
These changes will affect students starting university in the next academic year, as well as students continuing their studies in 2025/26. This is the first increase in fees, which are the single most important source of income for universities, since 2017.
We recognise the financial pressures that students are under, and that the rise in fees will not be welcome. However, the increase will help the University at a time when it, along with many other institutions in the country, is facing significant financial challenges.
Our commitment is to invest in your experience as a student, with high-quality teaching and excellent facilities. This is how we will use the additional income that the increase will bring.
Detailed information is on the government website
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