Northern Irish students who started their course before 2012
Tuition fee and support
The tuition fee in 2013/14 for students from Northern Ireland who started their course before 2012 will be £3,465. Students will be able to access a loan for the full amount of their tuition fee from Student Finance Northern Ireland.
Living costs and support
The University estimates that basic term time living costs for students in 2013/14 will be £7,900. The University has generous bursaries available to cover some of the costs associated with living in Oxford, and also enable students to take advantage of the many opportunities Oxford has to offer.
The Oxford Bursary is available to all UK students paying the £3,465 tuition fee in 2013/14, with a household income before tax of less than £50,706.
The bandings below show the annual bursaries available from Oxford, dependent upon household income:
| Household income | Oxford Bursary |
|---|---|
| £0 - £25,000 | £3,225 |
| £25,001 - £30,000 | £3,108 - £2,166 |
| £30,001 - £35,000 | £1,947 - £1,128 |
| £35,001 - £40,000 | £1,000 - £750 |
| £40,001 - £50,706 | £500 |
| £50,706 + | £0 |
For further information on bursaries, read more about Oxford Financial Support.
Students from Northern Ireland will also be entitled to support for living costs from the Northern Ireland Assembly. The table below illustrates the support available through Student Finance Northern Ireland, dependent upon household income before tax:
| Household income | Maintenance loan | Maintenance grant |
|---|---|---|
| £0 - £19,203 | £2,953 | £3,475 |
| £19,203 - £41,065 | £2,953 - £4,790 | £3,475 - £50 |
| £41,065 - £53,035 | £4,790 - £3,630 | £0 |
| £53,035 + | £3,630 | £0 |
In order to access more than the basic level of maintenance loan, students should be financially assessed in their funding application to Student Finance Northern Ireland; the University uses the household income figure which is calculated in this assessment to allocate its own funding.
What if my household income changes?
Student finance applications for 2013/14 are usually assessed on household income for the 2011/12 tax year. If your income is likely to drop by at least 5% you should contact your Education and Library Board and request a current year income assessment. Please note that if you intend to complete a current year income assessment you must first give your 2011/12 tax year information as part of your student finance application.
What if I suspend my studies?
If you decide to suspend your studies for any length of time you will need to inform your Education and Library Board. If you repeat any years of study, you should be aware that this might affect your entitlement to financial support.
