Fees & Finance – UK
Because we’re Europe’s largest and most prestigious music institute, we’re uniquely positioned to offer outstanding value and quality to all our students.
We’re dedicated to giving our students the best music education possible – which means accessing our expert lecturers in industry-leading facilities at the heart of the UK’s music scene.
We make sure all BIMM Institute courses are great value for money – representing a practical and affordable investment for your future career in the music industry.
All BIMM three-year undergraduate degree courses are priced at £9,250 for UK students.
Fees Status
Your tuition fee charge will depend on whether you’re classified as a student from ‘Home’, ‘Channel Islands and the Isle of Man’ or ‘Overseas’. These classification rules are strictly determined by the UK Government.
Please see the definitions of fee status classifications below:
- ‘Home’: Given to students settled and ordinarily resident in the UK. Also given to Switzerland or British Overseas Territories for three years prior to the course start date.
- ‘The Channel Islands and Isle of Man’: Given to students who are from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man (the British Isles, but outside the UK). They are charged the Home rate.
- ‘Overseas’: Given to students from other countries (exceptions include students temporarily outside the UK, those with UK Government refugee status and migrant workers).
- ‘Irish Nationals’: Irish citizens resident in the UK, Islands or Ireland for three years before the start of their course and undertaking a course in England will be eligible for home fee status, tuition fee loans and Advanced Learner Loans from Student Finance England on the same basis as UK nationals. Additionally, Irish citizens will be eligible for maintenance support in England if they have lived in the UK and Islands for three years before the start of the course.
Applicants with the UK nationality should note that such nationality does not guarantee they’ll be classed as a ‘Home’ student. Various residence requirements must be satisfied.
If your fee status classification is unclear, you’ll be sent a questionnaire to complete so your status can be determined.
Student finance is available to eligible students for all BIMM undergraduate degree courses. Tuition Fee Loans will cover the full course fee and Maintenance Loans are available to eligible UK students to help with living costs while studying.*
Student Loans
We’re continually committed to ensuring the best value music education possible. We’ve recently registered with the Office for Students (OfS) – the new regulator of all Higher Education Institutions in the UK.
This has several implications for our institution and in particular, affects the loans that students at BIMM Institute and in the UK can receive in respect of their tuition fee.
This means that BIMM Institute students can now apply for a student loan to cover the full amount of their tuition fee (£9,250). Previously, the maximum loan available was £6,165.
You can find out more information on the guidelines and how to apply for a student loan at www.slc.co.uk.
*All fees quoted apply to the 2021/22 academic year only, are on a per annum basis and may be subject to change.
Students from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales should select the appropriate link for finance:
Northern Ireland: studentfinanceni.co.uk
Scotland: saas.gov.uk
Wales: studentfinancewales.co.uk
| Undergraduate Courses | UK/Irish Students | EU/International Students | UCAS Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production | £9,250 | Full information on EU and international student tuition fees can be found here. | W374 |
| BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production | £9,250 | W383 | |
| BMus (Hons) Songwriting | £9,250 | WC45 | |
| BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance | £9,250 | W316 | |
| BA (Hons) Music Business | £9,250 | N100 | |
| BA (Hons) Event Management | £9,250 | N200 | |
| BA (Hons) Music Marketing, Media and Communication | £9,250 | W376 | |
| BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance & Music Business | £9,250 | W300 | |
| BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance & Event Management | £9,250 | W100 | |
| BA (Hons) Music Business & Event Management | £9,250 | N300 | |
| BA (Hons) Music Production & Music Business | £9,250 | W370 | |
| BA (Hons) Songwriting & Music Business | £9,250 | 3C47 | |
| BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance & Music Production | £9,250 | W382 | |
| BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance & Songwriting | £9,250 | 3C48 | |
| BA (Hons) Songwriting & Music Production | £9,250 | 3C49 |
Our 2-year diploma courses are free for UK students aged 18 years and under, providing funding requirements have been met.
| Further Education Courses (2 years) | 18 years & under | 19 years & Over | UCAS Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance | Fully funded | £6,950 per annum (£500 deposit required) |
N/A |
| Level 3 Diploma in Songwriting | Fully funded | £6,950 per annum (£500 deposit required) |
N/A |
| Level 3 Music Production Diploma | Fully funded | £6,950 per annum (£500 deposit required) |
N/A |
| Level 3 Diploma in Music Production and Live Sound | Fully funded | £6,950 per annum (£500 deposit required) |
N/A |
| One Year Diploma Courses (London only) | UK/Irish Students | EU/International Students | UCAS Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Diploma in Popular Music Performance | £6,950 per annum (£500 deposit required) |
Full information on EU and international student tuition fees can be found here. | N/A |
| Level 3 Diploma in Music Production | £6,950 per annum (£500 deposit required) |
N/A | |
| Level 3 Diploma in Songwriting | £6,950 per annum (£500 deposit required) |
N/A |
| Postgraduate Courses | UK/Irish Students | EU/International Students | UCAS Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA Popular Music Practice (full-time) | £8,495 | Full information on EU and international student tuition fees can be found here. | N/A |
| MA Popular Music Practice (part-time) | £5,000 | N/A | |
| MA Learning & Teaching in Creative Industries (full-time) | £8,495 | N/A | |
| MA Learning & Teaching in Creative Industries (part-time) | £5,000 | N/A |
Alumni Discount
BIMM alumni will receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 on full-time courses or £500 for part-time programmes.
Any questions?
For any questions regarding student finance or if you’d like more information on how to apply to BIMM Institute please contact our Admissions Team on 0344 2 646 666 or email [email protected].
Fees & Finance – Germany
Because we’re Europe’s largest and most prestigious music institute, we’re uniquely positioned to offer outstanding value and quality to all our students.
We’re dedicated to giving our students the best music education possible – which means accessing our expert lecturers in industry-leading facilities at the heart of the UK’s music scene.
We make sure all BIMM Institute courses are great value for money – representing a practical and affordable investment for your future career in the music industry.
BAföG – State funding for students in Germany
EU and some non-EU students are eligible for ‘BAföG’ finance support during their BIMM Institute studies, paid by the Federal Education Authority. BAföG is otherwise known as the Federal Training Assistance Act.
BAföG funding does not cover your tuition fees and is paid to you directly in monthly instalments, with your funding eligibility decided on a ‘means-tested’ basis. This considers aspects such as parental income, if you are financially independent or have children/ other dependants. This funding can be used to help with your tuition fees, or used to support your living costs during your studies. It’s up to you.
If students are successful in their application, they could be eligible to receive up to a very maximum of €853 per month, and only 50% of this will need to be paid back after their studies. Please note that depending on the application and the various factors taken into account, the financial award given can be anywhere between €0 to €853 per month, and for example, a student who has additional responsibilities such as being a carer or having their own children will be awarded towards the higher end of this scale.
You apply for BAföG before your studies begin in September, via either the Hamburg or Berlin local senate education authority. The Admissions Team can provide further information on this once you have confirmed you will study a course at either BIMM Institute Berlin or Hamburg, and proof of study will be required as part of your BAföG application which BIMM Institute needs to confirm.
Please note that due to the terms regarding the UK leaving the EU at the end of 2020, otherwise known as Brexit, we will only be able to confirm if BAföG funding for students will continue once the terms and conditions of the UK’s withdrawal are confirmed in early 2021.
Government funding
Some students may be able to get a student grant or loan from their local government to cover their tuition or living costs:
Sweden: Please visit the CSN website for more information – www.csn.se
Norway: Please visit the Lånekassen website for more information – www.lanekassen.no
Denmark: Please visit the SU website for more information – www.su.dk
The Netherlands: Please visit the DUO website for more information – www.duo.nl
Iceland: Please visit the Lín website for more information – menntasjodur.is
Students with International fee status are charged different tuition fee amounts and have different funding options in comparison to students with EU fee status. Funding available to students with International fee status is very limited, and the majority of such students would not be able to receive any funding. We encourage you to explore all options, however, and you may wish to explore the below further:
- Bafög (Federal Training Assistance Act)
- Scholarships, bursaries and awards available to you locally through BIMM Institute (generally announced in April/ May each year)
- Loans
- Private Sponsorships
Payment Options
Option 1: Paying your course fees in full
If you’d like to pay your course fees in full each year, the total costs for each course are:
| Undergraduate Courses (3 years) | UK, Swiss & EU Students | Non-EU & EAA Students |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit (per year) | €500* | €1,500* |
| Payment (per year) | €7,450 | €11,950 |
| Total annual cost | €7,950** | €13,450** |
* Deposit to be paid on offer acceptance (pay online or by telephone).
** Fees to be paid in full before 15th September in each academic year.
Please note, students who are from countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) and not from a country formally within the European Union (EU) will not be eligible for the EU, Swiss or UK fee, and be asked to pay the Non-EU fee.
Option 2: Paying your fees by monthly instalments
Students also have the option to pay by instalments via 10 monthly payments each academic year:
| Undergraduate Courses (3 years) | UK, Swiss & EU Students | Non-EU & EAA Students |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit (per year) | €500* | €1,500* |
| Payments x 10 (per year) | €745** | €1,195** |
| Total annual cost | €7,950** | €13,450** |
* Deposit to be paid on offer acceptance (pay online or by telephone).
** Monthly payments to be paid by standing order and run from October to July.
Please note, this payment option is only available at BIMM Institute Berlin and Hamburg.
Option 1: Paying your course fees in full
If you’d like to pay your course fees in full each year, the total costs for each course are:
| Postgraduate Courses (full-time) | UK, Swiss & EU Students | Non-EU & EEA Students |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | €500* | €1,500* |
| Payment | €9,000 | €15,000 |
| Total annual fee | €9,500** | €16,500** |
| Postgraduate Courses (part-time) | UK, Swiss & EU Students | Non-EU & EEA Students |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit (per year) | €500* | €1,500* |
| Payment (per year) | €5,300 | €7,500 |
| Total annual fee | €5,800** | €9,000** |
* Deposit to be paid on offer acceptance (pay online or by telephone).
** Fees to be paid in full before 15th September in each academic year.
Option 2: Paying your fees by monthly instalments
Students also have the option to pay by instalments via 10 monthly payments each academic year:
| Postgraduate Course (full-time) | UK, Swiss & EU Students | Non-EU & EEA Students |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | €500* | €1,500* |
| Payments x 10 | €900** | €1,500** |
| Total annual fee | €9,500 | €16,500 |
| Postgraduate Course (part-time) | UK, Swiss & EU Students | Non-EU & EEA Students |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit (per year) | €500* | €1,500* |
| Payments x 10 (per year) | €530** | €750** |
| Total annual fee | €5,800 | €9,000 |
* Deposit to be paid on offer acceptance (pay online or by telephone).
** Monthly payments to be paid by standing order and run from October to July.
Please note, this payment option is only available at BIMM Institute Berlin and Hamburg.
Alumni Discount
BIMM Graduates receive €1,000 off their course fees, if studying the 1-year full-time course. They receive €500 off each year if studying the 2-year part-time course.
Please note, students who are from countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) and not from a country formally within the European Union (EU) will not be eligible for the UK & EU fee and be asked to pay the Non-EU fee.
Any questions?
For any questions regarding student finance or if you’d like more information on how to apply to BIMM Institute Germany please contact our Admissions Team on +49 (0)30 311 99 186 or email [email protected].
Fees & Finance – Ireland
Because we’re Europe’s largest and most prestigious music institute, we’re uniquely positioned to offer outstanding value and quality to all our students.
We’re dedicated to giving our students the best music education possible – which means accessing our expert tutors in industry-leading facilities at the heart of Ireland’s music scene.
We make sure all BIMM Institute courses are great value for money – representing a practical and affordable investment for your future career in the music industry.
BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern Music
This course is part of the Free Fees Scheme, so if you’re eligible, you’ll only have to pay the student contribution fee which is currently €3,000. To check if you are, take a look at the Student Finance website. Detailed information on fees is available from the Registration Office at DIT.
For further information on additional funding, you can also contact Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
When applying for this course please use code: TU 961
BA (Hons) Music Business
The fees for this course for the academic year 2021/2022 are €4,400. They’re payable directly to BIMM Institute Dublin with a deposit of €300 required to accept and secure a place on the course.
The BA (Hons) Music Business is a private degree and SUSI Funding and grants are not available for this course. A monthly payment plan is available upon enrolment.
Foundation Diploma in Professional Musicianship
For the academic year 2021/2022, fees for this course are €2,200. They’re payable directly to BIMM Institute Dublin, with a deposit of €300 required to accept and secure a place on the course.
Foundation Diploma in Music & Audio Production and Foundation Diploma in Music Business
For the academic year 2021/2022, fees for this course are €2,200. They’re payable directly to BIMM Institute Dublin, with a deposit of €300 required to accept and secure a place on the course.
MA Popular Music Practice
For the academic year 2021/2022, fees for this course are €6,000. They’re payable directly to BIMM Institute Dublin, with a deposit of €500 required to accept and secure a place on the course.
Any questions?
For any questions regarding student finance or if you’d like more information on how to apply to BIMM Institute Dublin please contact our Admissions Team on +353 1 5133 666 or email [email protected].