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UCL in Pictures

Virtual Reality Lab, involved in the modelling and animation of three-dimensional virtual worlds (Computer Science)

London has 250 museums and galleries including a diverse range of specialist collections

Making the terminology make sense

A quick guide to some of the terms you'll come across when looking at student finance.

Tuition Fee Loan

(UK/EU students only) A loan from Student Finance England (the Student Loans Company) to cover your tuition fees. This is paid back only after you graduate and are earning more than £21,000 per year.

Maintenance Loan

(UK/EU students only) A loan from Student Finance England (the Student Loans Company) to cover your living costs. This is paid back only after you graduate and are earning more than £21,000 per year.

Higher Education Maintenance Grant

(UK/EU students only) A means-tested grant to cover your living costs. This does not have to be paid back.

Bursary

A cash grant which may be awarded on the basis of need or of academic achievement. This does not have to be paid back.

Scholarship/Prize

A cash grant which is usually awarded on the basis of academic achievement. This does not have to be paid back.

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