Private postgraduate student loans

Below you will find further information on private student loans, tailored to postgraduate study. We do not specifically recommend or endorse these products — the content below has been provided by the relevant funding provider and is not independently verified by the University.

You should consider sources and types of funding carefully and ensure that it meets your precise needs, as not all funding is appropriate for all students.

Lendwise student loans

Lendwise is a specialist loan provider dedicated to education finance for UK residents who are looking to fund their postgraduate, professional qualifications or short courses at leading UK universities.

Key features of a Lendwise Loan:

• Available to all UK-resident students
• Fixed interest rates, personalised to your profile
• All courses are eligible (full time and part time)
• Up to six months grace period before repayments start
• No repayments while in full-time study
• No early repayment penalties
• Apply online (no documents required at application stage)

Please note any loan funds requested for tuition will be released directly to the University of Birmingham to be applied towards your tuition, and loans for living costs will be paid directly to you.