If you're a UK* student who lives in England and you don't receive a Research Council living allowance, you may be able to take out a non-means-tested loan of up to £29,390 if starting in 2024-25, to help you cover the cost of a PhD. You must be aged under 60 on the first day of the first academic year of the course (1 September 2024 for autumn starters).
*Some EU/EEA students who meet EU Settlement Scheme and residency requirements may also be able to apply. Check out gov.uk for more information, or email our Student Money and Accommodation Advice team at smaa@londonmet.ac.uk.
Repaying student loans
Please refer to the repaying your student loan section on the gov.uk website, where you can find an overview of repayments including, which repayment plan you’re on, when you start repaying your loan, how much you reply and how to repay.
How to apply
You can apply for a Doctoral Loan online or by post.
At a glance
| Maximum value: |
£29,390 (2024-25 starters) |
| Open to: | UK students |
| Studying at level: | PhD |
| The information on this page applies to students starting courses in these academic years (as indicated): |
2024-25 |