A student radio station is one that broadcasts within a school or university via low-powered AM/FM or hardwire/intranet.
How much does a PPL licence cost?
As well as being able to play recorded music, the annual fees below allow the licensee to copy up to 10,000 recordings onto a database for use in the broadcast. The below fees are due on 1 November each year and do not include VAT.
| Licence |
Fee |
| AM/FM (term-time only, 1 Sep-30 Jun) |
£370
|
| AM/FM (annual) |
£470
|
| Hardwire/Intranet (term-time only) |
£155
|
| Hardwire/Intranet (annual) |
£205
|
Please note that if your student radio station broadcasts on the internet and/or an intranet that is accessible outside the premises, you will require a separate online radio licence.
Read the student radio licence FAQ
Submit your application
You need a PPL licence if you play recorded music in your broadcasts.
We will need as much information as possible from you to ensure you are paying the correct fee.
Apply for a radio broadcast licence