How do I pay my tuition fees?

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Undergraduate

If you're a UK student or a student from the EU(opens in new tab) who has pre-settled/settled status in the UK, you can apply for a tuition fee loan to help pay your tuition fees. The tuition fee loan covers the full cost of your tuition fees and is paid directly from the Government to the University. You can apply for a tuition fee loan directly(opens in new tab) on the Government's website. Use their handy Student Finance Calculator(opens in new tab) to find out what you could be eligible for. If you're a parent or partner of a student, see our article on how you can support a student finance application.

If you're not applying for a tuition fee loan, you can pay your tuition fees online(opens in new tab) with Flywire(opens in new tab).

Postgraduate

If you’re starting a master’s or PhD course, you may be entitled to a government-backed postgraduate loan(opens in new tab) from the Student Loans Company. If you’ve lived in England for at least three years prior to starting your course, and are under 60 years of age, you could benefit from the postgraduate loan of up to £12,858 for a master’s course, and up to £30,301 from August 2025 for a PhD. There’s no need to start making repayments until you’re earning £21,000 or more.

Read our guide on postgraduate student finance for further information.

What fees will I pay?

For the academic year 2026/27, EU nationals (regardless of settled or pre-settled status) will pay the same as UK students for undergraduate study. For postgraduate study, fees will be from £10,500, inclusive of a tuition fee discount. The tuition fee can be found on the course page. Check if your country is in the EU.

How can I qualify for EU settled or pre-settled status?

To qualify for settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll need to meet certain eligibility requirements, including how long you’ve continuously lived in the UK. Find out more about the EU Settlement Scheme.

Can I get funding from Student Finance England?

Funding is available to eligible students from the Republic of Ireland. For other European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Swiss nationals, you could be eligible for funding if you have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Do I need a visa?

From 1 January 2021, European Union (EU), other EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who don't qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme will be required to apply for a visa. Find out more about visas.

Can I pay my fees in instalments?

For the 2026/27 academic year, EU nationals will be able to pay their fees in five instalments. Find out more about international fee instalments.

What English language test is approved?

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Do I need to pay for health insurance?

From 1 January 2021, European Union (EU), other European Economic Area (EEA), and Swiss nationals (excluding Ireland) not eligible for the EU settlement scheme, coming to live in the UK for longer than six months, are required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge Fee (IHS). This allows you to gain access to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Find out more about the Health Surcharge Fees.

You might be eligible for a reimbursement on the IHS once you receive your visa and arrive in the UK. Find more on the Government website.

More about student loans and repayments

International students

The international tuition fee for each course can be found on the course page. These fees apply to students who live outside the EU.

Tuition fees for international students are higher than those for UK and EU students, as the UK Government provides subsidies to support the cost of tuition for those students.

If your tuition fee is paid by an Official Sponsor

If your tuition fee is paid by official sponsorship or a Government grant, you must provide evidence to the University on or before the date of your student registration. An example of acceptable evidence is an official letter on your sponsor’s letterhead stationery.

If you don't provide evidence you won't be able to register for your course. If your sponsor is funding less than the full amount of the tuition fee or withdraws the sponsorship during the financial year for any reason, it's your responsibility to pay any outstanding amount.

Paying your deposit

If you need a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) letter, you must pay a £3,500 deposit.

The deposit must be paid before you can receive your CAS letter and your Student visa. The £3,500 deposit becomes the first part of your tuition fee payment.

You should not pay the deposit until you’ve received the official offer letter from the University. The letter will contain your applicant number, which you'll need in order to pay the deposit.

Making a payment

Please ensure that you quote the correct name and applicant number on all tuition fee transactions. You must also read all our tuition fee policies before you send any payment. You can pay your tuition fees easily and securely online(opens in new tab) with Flywire(opens in new tab) or Convera(opens in new tab). Both platforms accept payments in your own currency, using local payment methods. They offer real-time tracking and around-the-clock multilingual support. If you have any questions about payments, please contact the Income and Collections team: incomecollection@sunderland.ac.uk.

Please note, your full tuition fee must be paid on or before the date of your student registration. You won't be able to register or attend any classes until we have received your full payment.

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International fee instalments

We offer a five-instalment payment plan for EU and international fee-paying students, which applies to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Students who are eligible to access the five-instalment plan will have this automatically identified as part of online enrolment.

Please note, if you did not require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) the same logic will be applied regarding payment of full fee prior to enrolment or 50% and then five instalments based on your nationality.

To access the five-instalment plan you must meet the following criteria:

If you are a student starting a new course, you must pay a £3,500 deposit (£2,000 for EU applicants) or 50% of overall fees for the academic year for students from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh before Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) stage.
You must have paid 50% of overall fees for the academic year prior to enrolment.
The remaining 50% will be paid in five equal monthly instalments. Each instalment must be paid by the instalment due date to avoid action being taken on your account.

Students enrolling in the two-year postgraduate course with placement are required to pay a £3,500 deposit, followed by an additional £1,000 before enrolment. The remaining balance for the first year of study will be paid in five equal monthly instalments. Fees for the second year will also be payable in five equal monthly instalments.

Official course start date	First instalment	Second instalment	Third instalment	Fourth instalment	Fifth instalment
August	1 October	1 November	1 December	1 January	1 February
September	1 November	1 December	1 January	1 February	1 March
October	1 December	1 January	1 February	1 March	1 April
November	1 January	1 February	1 March	1 April	1 May
December	1 February	1 March	1 April	1 May	1 June
January	1 March	1 April	1 May	1 June	1 July
February	1 April	1 May	1 June	1 July	1 August
March	1 May	1 June	1 July	1 August	1 September
April	1 June	1 July	1 August	1 September	1 October
May	1 July	1 August	1 September	1 October	1 November
June	1 August	1 September	1 October	1 November	1 December
July	1 September	1 October	1 November	1 December	1 January

If the funds have not been received by the University of Sunderland by this date, then you will be contacted by the Credit Control Team for late payment. Restrictions will be applied to your account up to and including exclusion, which may affect your visa and your right to stay in the UK.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they are aware of all payment amounts and due dates for payment, this information will be readily available on e:Vision(opens in new tab). It is also the responsibility of the student to ensure that payments are received no later than the dates specified considering any processing times may be required.

In the event of an inability to pay, then you must contact the Credit Control Team at the earliest opportunity before the payment date. Requests made on or after the final payment date will not be considered. You must provide a detailed explanation and evidence of your inability to pay. Only in exceptional circumstances will an extension be permitted by the Credit Control Team. Their decision is final.

The University’s decision is final on the eligibility criteria of the instalment plan and the application of these terms and conditions.

Should you adhere to the terms and conditions of the policy, then the option to pay by the instalment plan will be available for the full duration of your studies unless otherwise stated.

The University’s Credit Control team will contact you if you fail to pay by your specified due date.

Credit Control will liaise regularly with the International team and Student Administration to share details of payment plan requests and fulfilment thereof.

The option to pay in instalments will be available for the full duration of your studies.

Loan information for US students

If you're a student coming to study with us from the US, you may be entitled to a Federal or private loan to contribute towards your tuition costs. Find out more on our student loans and repayments page.

Student Financial Guidance

For more information on Student Finance and paying your fees, please contact our Student Financial Guidance Team on studentfinancialguidance@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 2284.