Subscriptions are based upon a formula which is related to the UN Human Development Index (HDI), and which divides membership into three groups – low, medium and high. Within these groups, subscriptions are based on each individual institution's recurrent income* for the most recent financial year.
The subscription year runs from 1 August until 31 July. Subscriptions are payable in Sterling and are reviewed annually by the ACU Council.
* Recurrent income includes student fees, government grants and any other recurrent income. It does not include grants for capital works, specific research projects or any endowment income.
Low HDI countries
Africa and Asia (excluding countries listed below under Medium HDI countries), Guyana, Papua New Guinea
|
Income |
Subscription |
|
Up to £1.9 million |
£683.00 |
|
£2 million – £6.99 million |
£1,022.00 |
|
£7 million – £11.99 million |
£1,366.00 |
|
£12 million and up |
£1,705.00 |
Medium HDI countries
Botswana, Cyprus, Fiji, Malaysia, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, West Indies
|
Income |
Subscription |
|
Up to £9.99 million |
£1,139.00 |
|
£10 million – £19.99 million |
£1,705.00 |
|
£20 million – £29.99 million |
£2,272.00 |
|
£30 million – £39.99 million |
£2,843.00 |
|
£40 million – £63.99 million |
£3,410.00 |
|
£64 million and up |
£3,976.00 |
High HDI countries
Australia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore
|
Income |
Subscription |
|
Up to £19.99 million |
£2,272.00 |
|
£20 million – £29.99 million |
£2,843.00 |
|
£30 million – £64.99 million |
£3,410.00 |
|
£65 million – £89.99 million |
£3,976.00 |
|
£90 million – £129.99 million |
£4,544.00 |
|
£130 million and up |
£5,116.00 |
United Kingdom only (inc. UK VAT 20%)
|
Income |
Subscription |
|
Up to £19.99 million |
£2,570.78 |
|
£20 million – £29.99 million |
£3,219.69 |
|
£30 million – £64.99 million |
£3,861.50 |
|
£65 million – £89.99 million |
£4,500.94 |
|
£90 million – £129.99 million |
£5,143.93 |
|
£130 million and up |
£5,791.65 |