PRICE GUIDE · LESSONS & TUTORING · 2026–2027
University Tutor cost in the UK
£34–£80 per hour. Typically £45.
A university tutor charges about £34–£80 an hour, typically £45. Postgraduate tutors in mainstream subjects cost least; specialists in maths, sciences, law, medicine and statistics, or PhD-level tutors for advanced modules, cost most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does an university tutor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £34 | a postgraduate tutor online |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £45 | what most people pay |
| High end | £80 | a PhD specialist in maths or law |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the tutors and teachers near you.
What moves the price
- Subject — university tutoring in maths, statistics, sciences and law costs more
- Tutor's level — a PhD or lecturer-level university tutor charges more than a master's student
- Module level — final-year and postgraduate modules need specialist tutors
- Online or in person — most university tutoring is online, which keeps the rate down
- Deadlines — urgent sessions before an exam or submission can cost more
- Block bookings — a term of university tutoring sessions can lower the hourly rate
WHAT YOU GET
What an university tutor visit includes
Takes: Usually one to two hours a week during term, more before exams. Not included: Writing or editing assessed work is not offered, and proofreading, statistics software licences and admissions test courses are separate — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
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How to pay less
- Check your university's free study skills and maths support before paying a university tutor
- Book a block of university tutoring sessions early in the term rather than in exam week
- Online university tutoring with a postgraduate is usually cheaper than a lecturer-level tutor
Before you book
- Check the university tutor has a degree in your subject at a higher level than your course
- Check the university tutor will not write assessed work for you, which breaks university rules
- Share your module outline and reading list with the university tutor
- Agree the university tutor's cancellation policy around your exam dates
University Tutor cost: questions people ask
About £34–£80, with £45 typical. Postgraduates in mainstream subjects cost least; specialists in maths, sciences and law cost most.
Often one or two hours a week through a difficult module, with more sessions before exams.
Yes, tutoring to understand material is allowed. Having someone write or substantially edit assessed work is not, and in England providing that kind of service for payment is a criminal offence.
A tutor can help with planning, methods and understanding feedback, but the writing must be your own. Check your university's rules.
Writing or editing assessed work is never included, and proofreading, software and admissions test courses are separate costs.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK tutoring rate guides for university level. They give a range, not a quote.
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