PhD Costs and Fees

There are lots of costs to take into account when planning a PhD, from tuition fees to additional expenses associated with the research you'll be conducted. And, of course, you'll want to understand the living costs that come with doing a PhD for several years

The guides in this section explain how PhD tuition fees work and how they differ between subjects. We've also covered bench fees, which are a common expenses associated with STEM projects.

Bench Fees for PhD Students

Costs Funding

Bench fees cover the costs involved in laboratory research during a PhD. This page is a guide to what they are used for, how much they cost and how you can pay for them.

PhD Salaries

Costs Funding Advice

Ever wondered how much a PhD student can learn. Here's our introduction into the different financial sources PhD students can tap.

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

The 5 Cheapest Cities in the USA to Live in as a Student

USA Costs North America

Living costs will make up a large proportion of your postgraduate expenses. We've taken a look at the five cheapest student cities in the USA as potential options to help keeps the costs down.

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What are the Cheapest Canadian Cities to Live in as a Student?

Canada Costs North America

Living costs will make up a large proportion of your postgraduate expenses. We've taken a look at Canada's five cheapest student cities as potential options to help keeps the costs down.

Last Updated: 01 June 2022

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