Ranked: Here’s how expensive each Russell Group university’s graduation is

With graduation season upon us, it’s time to don the infamous cap and gown, but not before coughing up for the privilege first. After all, we’ve only paid for a degree already.

Whilst Russell Group universities are known for their traditional graduations often taking place in fancy halls, the cost of this prestigious event varies between each uni.

So to determine which uni ranks on top for the the most expensive graduation in 2025, we compared each Russell Group uni’s costs.

For this, The Tab looked at Bachelor of Arts’ gown hire, the cost of a graduate ticket, and the cost of two guest tickets.

So, which Russell Group uni has the most expensive graduation in 2025?

21. Queen’s University Belfast – £25

20. University of Edinburgh – £39

19. Durham University – £41

18. University of Manchester – £43

=16. Newcastle University – £44

=16. University of Nottingham – £44

=11. University of Bristol – £45

=11. University of Exeter – £45

=11. University of Liverpool – £45

=11. University of Sheffield – £45

=11. University of Warwick – £45

=9. University of Birmingham – £46

=9. University of Leeds – £46

8. University of Oxford – £54.99

7. University of Cambridge – £55

6. Cardiff University – £59.99

5. London School of Economics – £75

4. Imperial College London – £99.98

3. King’s College London – £100.50

2. University College London – £109

1. University of Southampton – £150

No data could be found for the University of Glasgow, Queen Mary University of London, or the University of York.

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