Additional course costs
At CSVPA, all students have access to a fully equipped studio with IMACs running Adobe Creative Suite, scanners, regular and large format printers. Printing is free for all students, and basic materials are supplied.
Students have access to printmaking and screenprinting facilities, and basic materials for these are supplied.
They also have access to video and photography facilities, and basic materials for these are supplied.
All academic resources (books, software access, other research materials) are supplied as part of the course. Students have access to Office 365 and centralised storage of files on OneDrive.
The costs of materials for your work will depend heavily on the medium you choose to work in, and the format and scope of the work you produce.
Any anticipated additional costs for an academic year for each course are available on the individual course pages. Examples include occasional travel to London for exhibitions (around £30), the cost of exhibitions (around £10) and sketchbooks (around £60 per year).
Airport Transfer Fees - Academic Year 2024 - 2025
| LOCATION | FEE (ONE-WAY) TO CSVPA, CAMBRIDGE |
|---|---|
| Heathrow | £165-£230 |
| Gatwick | £200-£260 |
| Stansted | £90-£100 |
| Luton | £100-£160 |
| St Pancras | £190-£250 |
| ADDITIONAL FEES | |
|---|---|
| Unaccompanied Minor | £90 |
Additonal Information
Transfers are available from all major airports to CSVPA Cambridge. An estimate of rates are on the left.
All unaccompanied students under 16 will incur an additional £90 fee.
Other pick-up locations available upon request.
These estimates are inclusive of parking fees and 60 minutes of waiting time. Should your flight be delayed or there are delays at security additional fees may apply. Students arriving on the same flight may be allocated in the same transfer. All car transfers booked are subject to a 15% administration fee
Other fees might include: coursebooks, some materials and examination fees (as applicable) as well as optional social activities.
ACADEMIC EXTRA FEES
| ADDITIONAL FEES | |
|---|---|
| UCAS Application | £70 |
| IELTS Exam Fees* | £220 |
Additonal Information
*£220 – students may be required to take IELTS exams more than once, thus incurring further costs.
CONSEQUENTIAL FEES
| ADDITIONAL FEES | |
|---|---|
| Replacement ID cards, lanyard and card holder or Room Keys | £10 (ID card), £10 (lanyard and plastic card holder) and £50 (room key) |
| Tampering with smoke alarm | £100 |
| Any damages to college/boarding property | As necessary |
Additonal Information
Any damages to college/boarding property are covered as necessary.
VISA RELATED FEES
| ADDITIONAL FEES | |
|---|---|
| Visa costs (including Immigration Health Surcharge £776 per year)** | £1000+ for Student Route |
Additonal Information
**International students will be required to pay visa application fees, and associated fees as required – such as the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge, Tuberculosis tests, fees to renew or extend a visa etc. These fees are set and charged by the UK government and are subject to change.
INSURANCE FEES
| HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? | |
| Duration of Stay | Fee |
| Insurance (6 months) | £220 |
| Insurance (12 months) | £440 |
| Insurance (24 months) | £880 |
Additonal Information
It’s essential for International Students to take out adequate insurance whilst studying with us. CSVPA works with Howden to offer students suitable insurance during their time at the college. Howden is an award-winning insurance provider and is one of the largest insurance groups in the world.
