Fees and funding for international students
Tuition fees
Postgraduate study is a great investment in your future, but it can be a big financial decision. Find out about the costs involved, and the financial support available.
Master’s courses
Master of Public Health (all streams) and MSc Humanitarian Studies: £24,899.
Our lab-based in MSc courses in Tropical Disease Biology, One Health in Tropical Disease, Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research: £26,099.
MSc in Global Health (online): £14,939.
Some courses will incur additional costs for lab equipment, consumables, fieldwork or international travel. Any additional costs are listed on individual course pages.
Professional diplomas
Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing (Feb or Apr 2026 entry): £2050.
Professional Diploma in Tropical Nursing (Sept 2026 entry): £2,155.
Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene: £6,495.
Professional Diploma in Pharmaceutical Systems (online): £4,222.
Professional Diploma in Travel Health (online): £3,191.
Postgraduate research
Full-time (on-campus or distance learning): £5,900 per year.
Part-time (on-campus or distance learning ):£2,950 per year.
Split-site students: Pro-rata fee when spending more than one month on campus.
Current scholarships
Mamco Selab Scholarship
- All diplomas, master’s courses and PhDs.
- Nigeria.
Multiple scholarships of up to £20,000 per year available for Nigerian applicants who intend to return to their home country to work in health leadership.
Scholarship detailsThomas Mark Scholarship
- Full-time, on-campus master’s courses.
- Low- and Middle-Income countries.
Paediatric specialists from Low- and Middle-Income countries can apply for this full scholarship to cover tuition fees, living costs, flights and visas.
Scholarship detailsAnnie Elizabeth Evans Memorial Scholarship
- All diplomas, master’s courses and PhDs.
- India.
Scholarships of £12,000 for master’s students and £4000 for diploma students available to Indian nationals.
Scholarship detailsLSTM Future Leaders Scholarship
- Full time, on-campus master’s courses
- Low- and Middle-Income countries
Multiple awards available for applicants who are LMIC nationals, ordinarily domiciled in a LMIC
Scholarship details
LSTM Humanitarian Scholarship
- All master’s courses.
- At-risk countries.
Applicants at risk in their home country due to armed conflict, war or displacement can apply for this £30,000 scholarship.
Scholarship detailsLSTM Global Health Practitioners Scholarship
- MSc Global Health (online)
- Low- and Middle-Income countries
Multiple awards available.
Scholarship detailsHarriette Kelso Scholarship
- Full time, on-campus master’s courses
- Low- and Middle-Income countries
Multiple awards available for applicants who are LMIC nationals, ordinarily domiciled in a LMIC
Harriette Kelso Scholarship
Allen and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
- Full-time, on-campus Master of Public Health International, MSc Humanitarian Studies or MSc Tropical and Infectious Diseases
- Low- and Middle-Income countries
Multiple awards available for applicants who are LMIC nationals, ordinarily domiciled in a LMIC
Scholarship detailsOther support
Frequently asked questions
No. Deposits are non-refundable but can be deferred to the following year or transferred to another LSTM programme.
An official list of current Low- and Middle Income Countries can be found on the OECD website. This list is based on Gross National Income (GNI) per capita and is revised every three years.