How to pay your fees
Everything you need to know about how to pay your tuition fees.
Payment guidance for undergraduate students
Fees will increase for each year of your programme as follows:
- UK fees: For UK students on undergraduate courses, the University will apply annual regulated increases in the fee rates as set by the Government each year, in order to maintain the same value in real terms.
- Overseas fees: For overseas students on undergraduate courses, annual fees will increase by four per cent (4%) for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest one hundred pounds (拢100), subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements.
- Integrated foundation year fees for overseas students: The programme fee for the foundation year (year 0) is detailed on the relevant undergraduate course page. Students subsequently progressing into year 1 will be liable for the same fee as overseas students joining at year 1 for the same programme in that year. Annual fees after year 1 will increase by four per cent (4%) for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest one hundred pounds (拢100), subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements.
Once registered, students paying fees by instalment are expected to settle their accounts promptly as indicated on their email invoices.
In the event of a student failing for any reason to complete a programme of study the University is not under any obligation to return any part of the fees paid by the student, or on behalf of the student.
UK students can get a student loan through Student Finance for their tuition fees and living fees.
You are expected to pay tuition fees in line with the date(s) on your invoice or bring evidence that you are in receipt of a scholarship which includes payment of the full fees direct to the University.
An invoice will be sent to your university email account, and you will be expected to pay the first instalment, equal to 50 per cent of your fees, 10 days after the date of your invoice (coinciding with the start of your first semester). If you are sponsored by your Government or sponsoring agency, you are responsible for ensuring that the University receives the correct sponsorship letter.
You may want to pay part or all of your first year鈥檚 tuition fees in advance to help when applying for a student visa. You can do this through the . Please mark any payments 鈥淯G fees鈥 and include your full name and student number.
Payment guidance for postgraduate taught students
Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest 拢100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually.
Once registered, students paying fees by instalment are expected to settle their accounts promptly as indicated on their email invoices.
In the event of a student failing for any reason to complete a programme of study the University is not under any obligation to return any part of the fees paid by the student, or on behalf of the student.
Deposit amounts
In order to firmly accept a postgraduate offer of admission at the 麻豆视频, certain students will need to pay a deposit.
International students
International applicants are required to pay a deposit of 拢3,000 towards tuition fees. You can do this through the University's .
In some cases, applicants may be asked to pay a higher deposit of 拢8,000 as part of the University鈥檚 enhanced admissions and visa compliance checks. Details of any higher deposit requirement will be available when you accept your offer on the applicant portal.
Once this deposit has been paid, or proof of sponsorship has been provided, and an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate has been obtained if required, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) can be issued for your Student visa.
Surrey undergraduates continuing their studies
The majority of students progressing on to another programme within the University do not need to pay a deposit, with the following exceptions.
UK students
Applicants with 鈥榟ome鈥 fee status are not required to pay the initial deposit with the following exceptions.
Deposit exceptions
Applicants are required to pay a deposit if they have:
- Applied for the programmes offered by Guildford School of Acting
- Applied for the MBA programme
- Applied for unstructured part-time versions, or distance learning courses. For these programmes, they are required to pay the amount of the first module as their deposit payment.
If the total fee for the year is less than 拢6,000, applicants are required to pay a deposit of 50 per cent towards the tuition fees.
Deadlines
The deadline to firmly accept your offer by paying the deposit or providing proof of sponsorship will be mentioned on your offer. Please log in to the to check your offer and deposit deadline.
Tuition fees are payable at the beginning of each academic year, however, we offer all self-funded students the opportunity to pay in instalments.
First instalments
The first instalment of 50 per cent of your tuition fee is payable 10 days after the date of your invoice, coinciding with the start of your first semester.
Second instalments
The balance of your tuition fee is payable by the following dates:
| Month of entry | Balance deadline |
|---|---|
| September | 31 January |
| February | 31 May |
Postgraduate loans
If you have been accepted for the postgraduate masters loan and are having difficulties in paying your fees before your first instalment is due, please contact our Student Receivables team at student-receivables@surrey.ac.uk, once you are in receipt of a tuition fee invoice.
Please refer to paragraph eight of the postgraduate admissions policy for details of the deposit refund policy and to access the deposit refund request form.
Payment guidance for research students
Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest 拢100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually.
Once registered, students paying fees by instalment are expected to settle their accounts promptly as indicated on their email invoices.
In the event of a student failing for any reason to complete a programme of study the University is not under any obligation to return any part of the fees paid by the student, or on behalf of the student.
Deposit amounts
In order to firmly accept a postgraduate offer of admission for a research programme at the 麻豆视频, applicants are required to pay a deposit of 拢2,000 towards tuition fees,
In some cases, applicants may be asked to pay a higher deposit of 拢8,000 as part of the University鈥檚 enhanced admissions and visa compliance checks. Details of any higher deposit requirement will be available when you accept your offer on the applicant portal.
If the total fee for the year is less than 拢6,000, applicants are required to pay a deposit of 50 per cent towards the tuition fees.
A deposit is not required where a student is in receipt of a studentship or is being sponsored by an external organisation.
Deadlines
The deadline for paying your deposit or providing proof of sponsorship will be listed on your , and will normally be a time frame of 1-2 months from the date you received your offer.
Some programmes may be able to confirm places for students who pay their deposit after the deadline depending on the space on the course, however once your deadline has passed, we may need to withdraw your offer.
For programmes starting at any other time of the year, the deposit must be paid no less than 10 days prior to the start of the programme.
Tuition fees are payable at the beginning of each academic year, however, we offer all self-funded students the opportunity to pay in instalments.
October entry
| First instalment | 50 per cent of your tuition fee is payable 10 days after the date of your invoice, coinciding with the start of Semester 1. |
|---|---|
| Second instalment | The balance of the fee is payable on or before 31 January, coinciding with the start of Semester 2. |
January, April or July entry
If you are a postgraduate research student starting a programme outside of an October start, you will pay the full pro-rata fee which is due 10 days from the date of your invoice:
| Entry month | Fee to pay |
|---|---|
| January | 75% of annual tuition fee |
| April | 50% of annual tuition fee |
| July | 25% of annual tuition fee |
Payment of the balance of your fees is due on receipt of your tuition fee invoice, raised after starting your course. Invoices will be emailed to your university email address following registration.
Postgraduate loans
If you have been accepted for the doctoral loan, and are having difficulties in paying your fees before your first instalment is due, please contact our Student Receivables team at student-receivables@surrey.ac.uk, once you are in receipt of a tuition fee invoice.
Please refer to paragraph eight of the postgraduate admissions policy for details of the deposit refund policy and to access the deposit refund request form.
Payment schedule for SOL courses
Students will need to pay an upfront deposit of 拢500 before starting the course, with the remainder of the tuition fees split into nine equal monthly payments throughout the year.
Any discounts or bursaries you鈥檝e been awarded will continue to apply and will be spread evenly across the full two-year period.
You can pay your deposit and tuition fees through our . See the latest fees on the course pages.
Guidance for Pre-sessional English language students
If you have applied for a pre-sessional English language course you are required to pay a deposit before we are able to accept you on the programme and apply for a confirmation of acceptance of studies (CAS) on your behalf.
You can pay your deposit through the University's .
Guidance for sponsored students
Please note: applicants who are funded by their family are not regarded as sponsored and are required to pay their tuition fees as detailed above.
Only tuition fees should be paid to the 麻豆视频 - all subsistence payments should be made directly to students.
If you are being sponsored, evidence of sponsorship must be issued by an authorised officer of the official sponsoring body and must have a recent date of issue. The external sponsorship form, available on the portal, must be fully completed by the sponsor and uploaded by the applicant or student.
International students can only be issued with a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) once satisfactory evidence of sponsorship has been received.
If you are being sponsored by the University, either through a research council grant or departmental scholarship, your funding information will be sent to the Admissions team by your department. You do not need to arrange for a sponsorship form to be sent.
If your sponsor subsequently fails to pay fees within 30 days of an invoice being issued, the University may no longer recognise them as a sponsor and you will then be invoiced as a self-funded student.
Your tuition fees at Surrey may be referred to as 鈥榗omposition fees鈥. Composition fees include tuition, registration, examination/assessment (but not re-examination/assessment) and membership of the Students鈥 Union.
Please note: The University reserves the right to cancel the registration of a student who has not paid the requisite annual composition fees, or who owes the University any sums of money whatsoever.
In the event of a student failing, for any reason, to complete a programme of study, the University shall not be under any obligation to return any part of the fees paid by, or on behalf of, the student.
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