Doctoral loans

 

Eligible postgraduate doctoral students can apply for a loan to help cover the overall costs of their course. 

 

What can you get?

If your course starts on or after 1 August 2025

£30,301, if your course starts on or after 1 August 2025

If your course started between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025

£29,390, if your course started between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025

The amount you receive is not based on you or your family's income. The loan will be paid directly to eligible students and they will be able to use it for their course fees and living costs. The loan will be divided equally across each year of the course.

Will you be eligible?

For full details on eligibility, repayments and how to apply, visit the Doctoral Loans page on GOV.UK.