Staffordshire University for International Students: Fees, Entry and Campuses
TL;DR: Staffordshire University, now called the University of Staffordshire, teaches international students at its original Stoke-on-Trent campus and at a London campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. International fees for 2026/27 are £17,085 a year for a standard undergraduate degree and £17,500 for a standard taught master's. Most courses ask for IELTS 6.0, and eligible full-time students receive a £3,000 Smart Scholarship automatically.
The same degree can be taught in Stoke-on-Trent or in East London, and that choice changes the funds you must show for your visa. Check your eligibility with Prosper to see which course and campus fit your grades.
What is Staffordshire University, now the University of Staffordshire?
Staffordshire University became the University of Staffordshire on 23 September 2024, so you will see both names online. It is one of the first universities in the UK to offer degrees in Computing, and its Stafford campus houses the Centre for Health Innovation.
The university reports that it was named Modern University of the Year 2027 in the Daily Mail University Guide, ranked 38th overall in that table. It also came 1st in the UK for career prospects in the GAMEducation Games School Ranking in 2023 and 2024.
Staffordshire University London campus vs Stoke-on-Trent
The campuses differ in location, course range and the living costs UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) expects you to show.
What to compare | Stoke-on-Trent | London |
|---|---|---|
Address | College Road, University Quarter, ST4 2DE | Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 3BS |
Courses | The original campus; course pages confirm where each course runs | Computing, games, Esports BA Top-up, Education BA Top-up, MBA |
Tuition fee | Same published international fee table | Same published international fee table |
Smart Scholarship | £3,000 a year | £3,000 a year |
Visa living costs (applications from 30 November 2026) | £1,203 a month, up to 9 months | £1,570 a month, up to 9 months |
Sources: the London campus page, GOV.UK and HC 584. Over nine months, London adds a little over £3,200 to your required funds. See our guide to the maintenance funds increase.
The Computer Science MSc in London asks for a 2:2 in a related computing subject; graduates from other fields can read about a computer science conversion master's. It also offers a placement year (see our guide to a master's with placement year). HND holders can look at the London top-up degrees in our top-up degree guide.
Staffordshire University entry requirements
Most courses ask for IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each skill. The university also accepts:
PTE Academic 59 overall, with at least 54 in each part
Duolingo English Test 105 overall, with at least 100 in writing and 95 in the other parts
IELTS One Skill Retake at the same scores
IELTS Online and the PTE home version are not accepted, and some accredited courses ask for more. For a bachelor's degree, an International Foundation Year from a recognised UK institution can replace school grades.
Staffordshire University fees and scholarships
The international fee table sets 2026/27 fees at £17,085 a year for a standard undergraduate degree, £17,500 for a standard taught master's and £16,750 for the MBA. For 2027/28 the figures rise to £17,285, £17,700 and £16,950. The table is not split by campus. Compare it with our guide to UK tuition fees for international students.
The Smart Scholarship takes £3,000 off each year of tuition, not counting placement years. It covers full-time taught courses in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and London, needs no form and appears in your offer letter. It does not combine with sponsor funding or another university award. Its own graduates can instead receive 25% off postgraduate fees.
Staffordshire University intakes and deadlines
Many courses start in September and January; each course page gives its dates. The how to apply page sets these January 2027 deadlines:
Application: 27 November 2026
Unconditional offer: 4 December 2026
Deposit payment: 9 December 2026
Latest CAS issue: 18 December 2026
Course start: 18 January 2027
Before your CAS you pay an initial deposit of £1,000, pass a finance check and complete a pre-CAS interview if asked. Late documents move your offer to the next intake. Then follow our UK student visa application steps and keep funds in your account under the 28-day rule. You can also check a university's sponsor licence yourself.
Applying from Sri Lanka
The university's Sri Lanka page asks for GCE A/L grades of BBC for most bachelor's degrees and BBB for integrated master's degrees. For a taught master's, it asks for a GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 on 2:1 courses and 3.0 on 2:2 courses. Documents to prepare:
A/L and O/L certificates, which you can request online
Degree certificate and transcripts showing your GPA
Your English test result and passport
Bank statements showing your funds held for 28 days
A TB test certificate from the Home Office approved IOM clinic in Colombo, covered in our IOM Colombo TB test guide
Deposits and tuition are paid through Convera or Flywire, not in cash. For January, see our UK January intake timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Is Staffordshire University good for international students?
The University of Staffordshire was named Modern University of the Year 2027 by the Daily Mail University Guide and ranked 38th overall in that table. Eligible full-time international students receive a £3,000 Smart Scholarship each year.
What is the difference between the Stoke and London campus?
Stoke-on-Trent is the original University of Staffordshire campus. The London campus at Here East focuses on computing, games, esports, education top-ups and the MBA. Fees are the same, but UKVI asks for more living money in London.
What IELTS does Staffordshire need?
Most University of Staffordshire courses ask for IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each skill. PTE Academic 59 and the Duolingo English Test 105 are also accepted.
When are the Staffordshire University intakes?
Many University of Staffordshire courses start in September and January. For January 2027, the application deadline is 27 November 2026 and the standard start date is 18 January 2027.
How much are Staffordshire University fees?
For 2026/27, University of Staffordshire international fees are £17,085 a year for a standard undergraduate degree and £17,500 for a standard taught master's. The £3,000 Smart Scholarship lowers each year's fee for eligible students.
PS: Choosing a campus is easier once you know which courses accept your grades. Prosper can apply to the University of Staffordshire for you, at either campus. Check your eligibility with Prosper to find your course and intake.
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